Eriobotrya japonica
LOQUAT, JAPANESE PLUM
Rosaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Eriobotrya japonica
LOQUAT, JAPANESE PLUM
Rosaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: early autumn to late winter

Leaves: veined

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & tropical designs

Uses: shade tree, windbreak, informal screen

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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