Plant Size:
Height: 800
Spread: 600

This article has been checked for horticultural accuracy by Oliver Parsons.

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How to grow loquat trees

Loquat, known as Eriobotrya japonica, is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree with broad, glossy, leathery leaves that bears clusters of small, yellow-orange, sweet, edible fruits. Native to south-eastern China, loquat is now widely cultivated in subtropical and tropical regions around the world. It has many common names, such as Chinese plum, Japanese plum, Japanese medlar and Japanese apricot. In Japan, loquat is associated with folklore and is believed to bring good fortune. Loquat is an excellent choice for a garden tree as it's easy to grow and requires minimal care – making a stunning statement tree with beautiful foliage.

Identifying loquat trees

Loquat is not the same as medlar, although its fruits are sometimes called Japanese medlars. Medlar, also in the Rosaceae family, is a small deciduous tree that resembles a cross between a crab apple and a quince. Loquat trees are evergreen, with large, tropical-style leaves.

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