Description
Eriobotrya japonica or more commonly know as the Loquat tree due to the fruits it produces, Eriobotrya japonica has a beautiful scent surrounding it.
It produces small, white petals with white leaves that last from winter through to spring, which grow in panicles of 3-5. Leaves are broad and roughly 20 cm in length and are green all year round, with a brown, felted underside. Although its fruit seldom ripens in the UK, its yellow and orange produce is eye-catching.
Eriobotrya japonica is originally from Asia where the fruits ripen in winter to early spring and, when peeled, reveals a fleshy sweet-to-acidic fruit. The loquat tree grows to a broad, rounded large shrub with mature trees being as wide as they are broad. Ideally suited to small gardens. Hardy in most of the UK with an area rating of H4
Ideal Conditions: Grows well in most soil, should be sheltered, needs sun
Maximum Height: 8 metres
