Eriobotrya japonicaEnjoy JAPANESE PLUM LOQUAT trees for their... delicious early spring fruit, fragrant fall flowers, lush tropical year-round foliage, eco-friendly growth habit [pestfree + drought tolerant]
usda plant hardiness zones: 8, 9, 10 | sunset plant hardiness zones: 4-24 [western states]
mature height: 10-25'
plant family + type: Rosaceae | Rose Family . subtropical evergreen tree
plant origin: Japan + China
growth habit: dense rounded form, short trunk, pest-free
foliage color: dark green, coarse textured
preferences: sun, moist, well-drained soils [tolerates alkaline soils]
Loquat's an excellent choice for... specimen accent tree, edible fruit, fall fragrance, privacy screens, container gardening
a.k.a. Japanese Medlar, Loquat Plum Treeour plant size: Premium Three Gallon Plant