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Eriobotrya japonica
Loquat or Japanese Plum
Origin: Native of China: Hubei Province.
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Eriobotrya |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8b - 9a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -10 to -5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 14 - 23 |
| Height |
| 6-10 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Tolerant of most soil types except those that are poorly drained or heavily alkaline. Plant in a location protected from strong winds. Protect from frost. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Easily grown in fertile soil, partial shade. |
| Leaf Description |
| Stiff, evergreen, 30 cm long, deeply veined on the upper surface, with short hairs on the underside resembling felt. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers emit a vanilla scent. |
| Fruit Description |
| Fruit taste like a mild blend of citrus, peach and plum. It is yellow to orange in colour and ripens in winter. It contains several large brown seeds. |
| Propagation |
| Easily germinated from the fruits large brown seeds. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Edible fruit. |
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