Loquat

DESCRIPTION	Glossy green leaves, sweetly fragrant flowers, and delicious fruit make loquat an all-star small tree. Grow it in the landscape, or plant it in a container to grow the tree as a patio plant. In the landscape, loquat grows to about 20 feet tall and has a round form. Its large leaves give it an unusual tropical texture. Loquats’ fragrant flowers debut in fall. The autumn bloom is a welcome addition when many other plants are resting after a long season of flower production. The sweet, juicy fruits ripen in spring. Bees and wasps are attracted to fallen loquats. Plant the tree away from outdoor living areas to avoid these insects. Loquats grow best in full sun and well-drained soil. After establishing a strong root system, the trees tolerate dry conditions.
GENUS NAME	Eriobotrya japonica
COMMON NAME	Loquat
PLANT TYPE	Fruit, Tree
LIGHT	Part Sun, Sun
HEIGHT	20 to 20 feet
WIDTH	null to 15 feet
FLOWER COLOR	White
SEASON FEATURES	Fall Bloom, Winter Interest
SPECIAL FEATURES	Cut Flowers, Fragrance, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance
ZONES	10, 7, 8, 9
PROPAGATION	Stem Cuttings