Eriobotrya, Japanese Plum, Loquat 'Dwarf'

Eriobotryajaponica

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Eriobotrya (er-ee-oh-BOT-ree-uh)
Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Orange Beach, Alabama

Vincent, Alabama

Elk Grove, California

Bartow, Florida

Brooksville, Florida

Cocoa, Florida

Lecanto, Florida

Niceville, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Titusville, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Kure Beach, North Carolina

Bluffton, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

La Porte, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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Lecanto, FL (Zone 9a) | July 2012 | positive

A great ornamental looking tree for my area. Isn't fazed at all by our droughts or long cold spells. Takes foot traffic and roosting chic...Read More

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Bluffton, SC (Zone 9a) | March 2008 | positive

I picked a couple of these up from a hotel that was changing their landscaping. They had them planted indoors. I put them outside in a sh...Read More

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