Loquat Kaitaia Gold

Loquat Kaitaia Gold Details

Loquat Kaitaia Gold is a variety of Loquat selected for its tasty fruit and ornamental value. It grows as an attractive tree carrying dark green, leathery leaves. Fragrant, white flowers are borne in winter and are followed by aromatic, golden fruit in summer. The fruit has sweet and tasty flesh with large seeds. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 5 m wide but 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 Kaitaia Gold is a very aesthetically appealing tree which is important as it may take three to four years to produce fruit. On this basis this evergreen is ideal for a mixed planting to get the benefits of both fruit and a lovely tree.