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    ERIOBOTRYA
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    ERIOBOTRYA

    Unusual in that flowers form in autumn and the fruit ripens from spring to summer if conditions are warm enough - rarely in the UK, yet.

    Genus of about 30 species of evergreen shrubs and trees from woodland in the Himalayas and eastern Asia.

    Originally from China, the loquat is so easily grown in sub-tropical and mild-temperate climates that it has become naturalised widely.

    Over 800 cultivars exist in Asia. Spain is the European producer.

    An Italian liqueur, nespolino, reminiscent of amaretto, is made from the seeds, the cyanogenic glycosides providing flavour without the risk of harm.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Can be grown against a sunny wall in warmer areas. E. japonica is the commercial loquat.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Under glass mealybugs and leaf blight.
    • Place of origin
      Himalayas, Asia
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Eriobotrya Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide

    Varieties
    ERIOBOTRYA 'Coppertone'
    Japanese loquat
    Glossy evergreen dark green leaves contrasting with attractive red new growth. This is actually a cross between two separate genus, Eriobotryia and Rhaphiolepis. Pale pink flowers in
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £30.00
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    ERIOBOTRYA japonica
    Japanese loquat, Loquat
    Best grown against a hot wall where its hawthorn-like flowers, will after a hot summer, produce globular yellow fruits. These are edible in hotter climates
     
    1.5 Litre
    £35.00
    Large
    £110.00
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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