Loquat — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Eriobotrya japonica |
|---|---|
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 1095–2190 |
| Measured from | Transplant |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 304.8–548.6 |
| Mature height (cm) | 243.8–609.6 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 243.8–548.6 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 8–11 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Low |
| Sowing method | Transplant |
Growing directions
Loquat is an evergreen tree that flowers in fall and winter and ripens its fruit in late winter to early spring — one of the earliest fruiting trees of the season. Most varieties are self-fertile, though two trees increase crop size. Fruit clusters can be thinned at golf-ball size to produce fewer but larger fruit. Harvest when fruit is fully golden-yellow to orange, slightly soft, and sweet-tart; the thin skin is edible but seeds are large and should be discarded. Trees are cold-hardy to about 12°F but flowers and developing fruit are damaged below 28°F.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0