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Eriobotrya japonica
Loquat
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: SeaTree Nursery
Description
Eriobotrya japonica is a evergreen tree that grows 12'-25' tall and 12' to 30' wide with large green leaves. It requires average well-drained soil, with half to full sun, and low to medium watering. White flower clusters produce edible yellow melon-tasting oval fruits from March to June.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Yellow
Fruit Season
Spring, Summer
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.