5 Seeds Loquat Eriobotrya japonica Sweet Tropical Fruit Tree

Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is a handsome evergreen fruit tree prized for its bold, leathery foliage and clusters of small, fragrant blossoms that give way to sweet, apricot-like fruit. Its tropical look and compact habit make it a striking ornamental as well as a productive fruiting tree for the home landscape.

The fruit can be eaten fresh and is often used in jams, jellies, and desserts when fully ripe. Loquat grows into a rounded, dense tree with large, deeply veined leaves that add year-round structure to the garden, and it can also be grown in a large container in cooler climates.
Species: Eriobotrya japonica
Type: Evergreen fruit tree
Plant_Habit: Rounded, compact, upright canopy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral
Days_to_Harvest: Fruit typically ripens in late winter to spring
Zones: 8-11
Germination: Sow fresh seed in warm, moist, well-draining medium
Sowing: Plant seed about 1/2 inch deep
Spacing: 10-15 feet apart for trees
Notes: Protect young plants from frost