Loquat

Eriobotrya japonica

Eriobotyra, or more commonly Loquat, is a very tropical looking tree for a sheltered garden or conservatory. In Britain it reaches 3-4m.

The exotic leaves are large, thick and glossy green with a white felted underside. The flowers are hermaphrodite and the yellow fruits borne in hot summers that follow, are edible either raw or cooked in pies.

Native to:

China and Japan

Eventual height:

9 m

Eventual width:

5 m

Hardiness:

Full-half hardy

Sun:

Full-partial sun

Soil:

Acid to neutral, humus-rich, well drained soil.

Flower:

Fragrant white flowers

Leaf:

Green with felted grey underside

Flowering period:

November to March

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pot size 5L