Botanical Name: Eriobotrya japonica (Photinia japonica)
Common Name: Loquat
Type of Plant: dicot: tree
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape an erect, usually single-trunked plant with a dense rounded canopy; the plant may become somewhat umbrella-shaped with age
Height 10-20 (30')
Spread 2/3 to equal
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full or partial sun; can survive in shaded locations
Soil prefers well-draining loam; can tolerate rather dry adobe
Hardiness hardy (zones 12-24); thrives in warm, sunny areas
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, alternate (somewhat clustered at ends of branches) obovate-elliptic; 6-10" (12") long, glossy dark green above, rusty beneath;
Flowers white, fragrant, 1/2-3/4" diameter, in rusty-fuzzy 6-12" long panicles, borne mostly at ends of branches; fall-winter
Fruit a pome: yellow, oval, 1 to 1 1/2" long, with 1-4 seeds
 
Propagation:
seed
 
Usage:
an excellent small accent tree, valued for its large glossy leaves, fragrant flowers, and edible fruit; can be espaliered or used as a tub plant; suitable for tropical, oriental or informal theme landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering prefers regular, but is fairly drought-tolerant after established; can tolerate heavy watering if drainage is excellent
Fertilizing balanced, in spring; check for chlorosis
Pruning to shape desired; very little is needed, clean out deadwood
Pests/Diseases bacterial fireblight
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: China/Japan
Family: Rosaceae

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