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ERIOBOTRYA 'Coppertone'
Commonly known as 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
£30.00 each
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Good to know
Syn. x Rhaphiobotrya Coppertone. Grown for foliage rather than flower or fruit. Similar to Photinia -
Pests & Diseases
Under glass - mealybugs, leaf blight -
Place of origin
China, Japan, Vietnam -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenInversely lance-shaped, sharply pointed, strongly veined leaves to 30cm (12in) long
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Oblanceolate
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, rounded shrub
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Against a wall
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Full sun
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
4m (13ft)
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