Eriobotrya japonica
Loquat
Clusters of small, white flowers in winter. Yellow-orange fruit ripens from early-spring to early-summer. Flavour is sweet-tart, similar to a plum or cherry. Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full-sun, but will tolerate partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established. Self-fertile.
Exotic
Evergreen
Edible
Tolerates drought
Dry soils
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Eriobotrya
Species: Eriobotrya japonica, jāpōnica (Latin, adjective), meaning 'Japanese, of or relating to Japan', in reference to this species' native geographical location.
Common Name: Loquat
Description and Features
Description: Clusters of small, white flowers in winter. Yellow-orange fruit ripens from early-spring to early-summer. Flavour is sweet-tart, similar to a plum or cherry. Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full-sun, but will tolerate partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established. Self-fertile.
Height: 4m
Width: 3m
Tolerates: Drought
Soil Type: Dry soils
Winter Foliage: Evergreen
Origin: Exotic
Types: Edible
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Green
Winter: Green
Spring: Green
Flowers:
Summer: None
Autumn: None
Winter: White
Spring: None
Fruit:
Summer: Yellow, Orange
Autumn: None
Winter: None
Spring: Yellow, Orange