Loquat
Eriobotrya japonica
EdibleZones 8–10understory
The loquat is a large evergreen shrub or tree grown commercially for its orange coloured fruits. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 5 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 8–10
- Layers
- understory
Functional roles
foodfruit
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seedgraftingmoderate
When: Sow fresh seed; graft named forms
Evergreen with winter flowers; only fruits in the mildest UK gardens or under cover.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.