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    ERIOBOTRYA
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    ERIOBOTRYA

    Commonly known as Bronze loquat

    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
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      China, Taiwan.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Copper coloured leaves turn dark-green as they mature. 25cm (10in) long.
    • Cream
      Creamy-white.
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      5-6m (15-20ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tree
      Rounded, small tree. Small flowers in spring in showy panicles.
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Against a wall
      Would appreciate a warm south-facing wall.
    • Full sun
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    Eriobotrya Growing Guide
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    Varieties
    ERIOBOTRYA 'Coppertone'
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    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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    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
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