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Eriobotrya japonica
Loquat 

Eriobotrya japonica
Common name

Loquat

Group

Trees

Family

Rosaceae

Description

Loquat. A vigorous spreading tree with bold pointed dark green glossy leaves. Large panicles of fragrant white flowers; followed by pear-shaped edible; orange-yellow fruit. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers September to January. Fruits March. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Rounded to broadly spreading
Fragrance
Yes
Hardiness
Frost hardy
Toxicity
Skin irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
8m
Ultimate spread
8m

Colour

Flowers
White in September; January
Foliage
Green - Evergreen
Fruit
Orange; Yellow in March
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Division
Usage
Warm wall; Specimen
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering; Early spring Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth
Maintenance
Keep free from weeds; Divide every 3 years; Feed; Cut back in winter
Care
Provide a deep winter mulch
Pests & diseases
Slugs and snails; Powdery mildew

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Half Standard CG 8-10 S --- £117.80 £ 7
Regular New 25 litre 100-125 cm --- £53.56 £ 4