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    ERIOBOTRYA
    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
    • 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

    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
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £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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