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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.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Tree - or shrubs
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Full sun - sheltered position. -
Additional Features - 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.
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil
Eriobotrya Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of ERIOBOTRYA
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
ERIOBOTRYA japonica >
Commonly known as: 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
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
