Eriobotrya japonica (Loquat or Japanese Plum)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusEriobotrya
Speciesjaponica
CategoryTropicals, Woody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginNative of China: Hubei Province.
Ethnobotanical Uses
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Edible fruit.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8b - 9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-10 to -5
Temperature (°F)14 - 23
Height6-10 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodSeptember, October, November

Description and Growing Information

PropagationEasily germinated from the fruits large brown seeds.
CultivationTolerant of most soil types except those that are poorly drained or heavily alkaline. Plant in a location protected from strong winds. Protect from frost.
HabitatEasily grown in fertile soil, partial shade.
Leaf DescriptionStiff, evergreen, 30 cm long, deeply veined on the upper surface, with short hairs on the underside resembling felt.
Flower DescriptionFlowers emit a vanilla scent.
Fruit DescriptionFruit taste like a mild blend of citrus, peach and plum. It is yellow to orange in colour and ripens in winter. It contains several large brown seeds.

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