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Japanese Loquat
2-3 ft.
$102.95
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$102.95
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Plant details
Meet this plant.
Japanese Loquat: A Sweet Delight for Your Garden
Discover the Japanese Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica), a fruit tree that brings a touch of exotic charm and a bounty of delicious, apricot-like fruits to your garden. Perfect for those who love a mix of beauty and practicality, this versatile tree is a must-have for any green space.
Features & Benefits
- Delicious Fruit: Enjoy sweet, juicy loquats that ripen in late spring to early summer, ideal for fresh eating or making delectable jams and desserts.
- Evergreen Elegance: The loquat tree boasts glossy, dark green leaves that provide year-round visual interest, making it a standout feature in your landscape.
- Beautiful Blooms: Fragrant white flowers bloom in the fall, adding a touch of fragrance and beauty before the fruits develop.
- Adaptable Growing: Suitable for containers or small gardens, the Japanese Loquat can be grown indoors or outdoors, offering flexibility for different spaces and climates.
- Low Maintenance: This hardy tree is drought-tolerant once established, making it a great choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance addition.
Growing Tips
The Japanese Loquat thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can tolerate a variety of soil types but does best in slightly acidic to neutral pH levels. Regular watering during the first few years helps establish a strong root system, after which the tree becomes quite drought-tolerant.
Indoor and Container Growing
If you're short on garden space or want to enjoy fresh loquats indoors, growing the Japanese Loquat in a container is a fantastic option. Choose a large pot with good drainage, and use a high-quality potting mix. Place the container in a sunny spot, and rotate it periodically to ensure even growth. Regular pruning will help maintain a manageable size and encourage more fruit production.
Why Choose Japanese Loquat?
Add a unique and fruitful addition to your garden with the Japanese Loquat. Its delightful fruits, evergreen beauty, and adaptability make it a standout choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Whether you grow it outdoors or in a container, this tree promises to be a source of joy and delicious harvests for years to come.
Plan before planting
Fruit tree facts at a glance.
Use hardiness as a first filter, then confirm chill hours, pollination, summer conditions, and local restrictions.
- USDA hardiness
- Zones 5–9
- Arrival height
- 3-4 ft., 2-3 ft., 4-5 ft., 1-2 ft.
- Container growing
- Good container candidate with adequate sun, drainage, and pruning
- Winter care
- Protect young or container-grown plants during severe freezes.
- Delivery eligibility
- Final delivery eligibility is confirmed at checkout; state agricultural restrictions may apply.
USDA zones describe average annual extreme minimum temperatures, not summer heat, humidity, soil, sunlight, chill accumulation, or every microclimate.
A better live-plant order
Know what happens next.
1
Choose the right option
Confirm your USDA zone, then select the available plant size.
2
Packed for the trip
Your plant is secured with transit-ready packaging, and tracking is sent when the order ships.
3
Unpack and acclimate
Open the package promptly, inspect the plant, and give it time to adjust before repotting.
Your point of contact
Inty Tursun
Manager
Questions about plant options, delivery, tracking, or an order? Inty is here to help before and after your purchase.
Will my plant look exactly like the photo?
Live plants naturally vary in height, branching, leaf count, color, and shape. Photos show the variety and typical presentation.
Can items arrive separately?
Yes. Plants can have different preparation times and packaging needs, so one order may receive more than one tracking number.
What should I do when it arrives?
Unpack promptly, inspect the plant, water only when needed, and let it acclimate before making major care changes.
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