Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eriobotrya japonica Enormity Loquat, Japanese Medlar, Japanese Plum,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Trees Dense, Rounded
Description:
This round, bushy fruit tree, commonly known as the Loquat tree produces medium sized round fruit with yellow skin. Flesh is pale-yellow and juicy with a sweet flavour. Maturity: Spring and Summer. Used for fresh fruit and preserves. 'Enormity' has the largest of the loquats.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Edible Garden, Mass Planting, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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