Japanese Loquat
Introduce the Japanese Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) to your garden for an exotic touch and delicious fruit. This versatile fruit tree features glossy, dark green evergreen leaves and fragrant white fall blooms, providing year-round ornamental appeal. Enjoy sweet, juicy loquats ripening in late spring to early summer. It's adaptable for containers or small gardens and thrives indoors or outdoors in warmer zones. This fast-growing tree is low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, offering both beauty and bounty.
$249.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
1287
/ 1377
#1287 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
+132%
Above average
Mature Height
1520.
/ - ft
Who it's for
- Year-Round Evergreen Beauty
- Potential for Edible Fruit
- Adaptable Container Plant
Who should skip it
- Significant Size Potential
- Challenging Indoor Fruiting
- Susceptible to Scale and Mites
Key Specs
Mature Height
15-20 ft.
Mature Width
12-15 ft.
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Grows Well In Zones
4-11 indoors / 8-11 outdoors
Soil pH Preference
Slightly acidic to neutral
Growth Rate
Fast
Harvest Time
June-July
Features
- Produces delicious, edible loquat fruit
- Evergreen foliage for year-round appeal
- Fragrant white flowers in the fall
- Adaptable for container or garden planting
- Low maintenance and drought-tolerant
- Fast-growing habit
- Suitable for indoor or outdoor cultivation
- Upright plant form
What customers say
Customers highly praise the meticulous packaging that ensures the Japanese Loquat arrives vibrant and healthy. The exotic appeal and initial robust quality of the specimen are frequently noted strengths. However, the primary theme revolves around value. Many buyers feel the premium price point results in a smaller plant size than expected for the cost, creating an expectation gap. While the plant quality is high upon arrival, some novice gardeners report initial challenges with long term care. Responsive customer service helps mitigate these concerns. Overall satisfaction is strong, driven by excellent presentation and initial health, but tempered by the cost relative to the received size.
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