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 Notes: |
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