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"This is just to say that the plants I ordered all arrived in perfect condition and I was very impressed by the prompt and efficient way my small list of requested items had been dealt with. The packaging was most successful and ensured the safe delivery of the complete consignment. My best thanks. "
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ERIOBOTRYA japonica

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 2.5 kg

(2.5 kg - c&p inc) £10.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

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    Medicinal Properties - leaves are widely used in the Far East in cough remedies. The commercial loquat.

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    Pests & Diseases - under glass mealybugs and leaf blight.

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    Place of Origin - China, Japan.

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    Flower Colour: White

  • Scented Plant: Scented flowers
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    Tree Shape: Rounded to broadly spreading

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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Japanese loquat, Loquat

Large handsome corrugated leaves with clusters of white hawthorn flowers followed, in a hot summer, by yellow pear-shaped edible fruits. Hardy outside in milder areas

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Evergreen - lance-shaped, sharp-pointed. strongly-veined dark green leaves to 30cm (12in) long.
Tree - vigorous, spreading shrub or small tree. Flowers are produced from autumn to winter, possibly followed by fruit in spring.

Hardiness Rating

Frost hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height and Spread - 7 - 8m (22-25ft)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun - sheltered position.

Soil Conditions

fertile well drained soil

Buy ERIOBOTRYA japonica

Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre

£16.00 each
Specimen H/Std
£70.00 each

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