Loquat japonica

Loquat japonica Details

Loquat japonica is grown for its fruit, flowers, and foliage. It grows as an attractive tree carrying dark green, leathery leaves. The foliage is adorned with fragrant, white flowers in autumn which are followed by small, golden fruit in late winter to early spring. The fruit has sweet and tasty flesh with large seeds. This evergreen typically grows to 6 m tall and 5 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. It thrives in a full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site with good moisture during dry periods and protection from frost. Loquat japonica makes for a great specimen and is commonly used as backdrop for smaller plants, for screening, or as an informal hedge; all with the advantage of fruit. NB: it may take three to four years to produce fruit.