Eriobotrya japonica (Loquat) - Video 1
Botanical name: Eriobotrya japonica
Common names: Loquat, Japanese Plum, Nispero
Family: Rosaceae
Origin: China
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

Hardiness: 25°F







Eriobotrya japonica
Loquat trees flower and produce fruit during the winter months, making them a rare source of fresh fruit when most other trees are dormant.
Loquat trees flower and produce fruit during the winter months, making them a rare source of fresh fruit when most other trees are dormant.
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Loquat tree (Eriobotrya japonica)
Loquat, Japanese Plum. These plants are seedlings. Loquat is a very hardy subtropical fruit tree, easy to grow, drought tolerant, fast growing, small to medium size tree. Fruit are juicy delicious, resembling apricots. Seedlings start fruiting within 4-5 years, depending on conditions. Regular fertilizing speeds up fruiting to 2-3 years.
More about Loquat:
- Article
- Video
- PDF download. Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes. (from Tropical Treasures Magazine).
More about Loquat:
- Article
- Video
- PDF download. Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes. (from Tropical Treasures Magazine).
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
This item is certified for shipping to all states/territories, including California (with phytocertificate), Puerto Rico (with phytocertificate), US VI (with phytocertificate), Texas, Louisiana.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant
In stock
$39.95
Loquat, Japanese Plum. These plants are seedlings.... more
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
7 gal pot. More developed root system, thicker trunk and branches. Plant height depends on growing season and variety. Dwarf varieties are slow growers and may be shorter. Contact us for exact size description if size/height matters to you. 7 gal plants may be shipped separately from other items by Ground service due to large size. See here time in transit (business days, excluding Sat-Sun!)
Loquat tree, 7 gal (Eriobotrya japonica)
Loquat, Japanese Plum. These plants are seedlings. Loquat is a very hardy subtropical fruit tree, easy to grow, drought tolerant, fast growing, small to medium size tree. Fruit are juicy delicious, resembling apricots. Seedlings start fruiting within 4-5 years, depending on conditions. Regular fertilizing speeds up fruiting to 2-3 years.
More about Loquat:
- Article
- Video
- PDF download. Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes. (from Tropical Treasures Magazine).
More about Loquat:
- Article
- Video
- PDF download. Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes. (from Tropical Treasures Magazine).
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
7 gal pot. More developed root system, thicker trunk and branches. Plant height depends on growing season and variety. Dwarf varieties are slow growers and may be shorter. Contact us for exact size description if size/height matters to you. 7 gal plants may be shipped separately from other items by Ground service due to large size. See here time in transit (business days, excluding Sat-Sun!)
This item is certified for shipping to all states/territories, including California (with phytocertificate), Puerto Rico (with phytocertificate), US VI (with phytocertificate), Texas, Louisiana.
Grown in
14"/7 gal pot
5 Plants in stock
$79.95
Christmas: Early ripening type hence the name Christmas.... more
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This item can not be shipped. Pick up only. We can provide local delivery around Ft. Myers or Sebring, Florida. Contact us for an estimate. Non-pickup orders are subject to restocking fees.
Loquat tree Christmas, Grafted (Eriobotrya japonica)
Christmas: Early ripening type hence the name Christmas. Fruits are large for a loquat. Bright yellow with a tangy apricot flavor.
More about Loquat:
- Article
- Video
- PDF download. Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes. (from Tropical Treasures Magazine).
More about Loquat:
- Article
- Video
- PDF download. Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes. (from Tropical Treasures Magazine).
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
This item can not be shipped. Pick up only. We can provide local delivery around Ft. Myers or Sebring, Florida. Contact us for an estimate. Non-pickup orders are subject to restocking fees.
This item is certified for shipping to all states/territories, including California (with phytocertificate), Puerto Rico (with phytocertificate), US VI (with phytocertificate), Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
Loquat Gold Nugget has extra large sweet fruit. Very... more
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
This item can not be shipped. Pick up only. We can provide local delivery around Ft. Myers or Sebring, Florida. Contact us for an estimate. Non-pickup orders are subject to restocking fees.
Loquat tree Gold Nugget, Grafted (Eriobotrya japonica)
Loquat Gold Nugget has extra large sweet fruit. Very cold hardy fruit tree, easy to grow, drought tolerant, fast growing. Fruit are large size, yellow orange flesh, mildly sweet with very small seed inside. In Florida fruit ripens in late February-March. Fruit is great for eating fresh or making jam.
More about Loquat:
- Article
- Video
- PDF download. Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes. (from Tropical Treasures Magazine).
More about Loquat:
- Article
- Video
- PDF download. Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes. (from Tropical Treasures Magazine).
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
This item can not be shipped. Pick up only. We can provide local delivery around Ft. Myers or Sebring, Florida. Contact us for an estimate. Non-pickup orders are subject to restocking fees.
This item is certified for shipping to all states/territories, including California (with phytocertificate), Puerto Rico (with phytocertificate), US VI (with phytocertificate), Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
Loquat Sherry. Early fruiting, March - April, low... more
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Loquat tree Sherry Woods, Grafted (Eriobotrya japonica)
Loquat Sherry. Early fruiting, March - April, low acid, very bright fruit.
More about Loquat:
- Article
- Video
- PDF download. Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes. (from Tropical Treasures Magazine).
More about Loquat:
- Article
- Video
- PDF download. Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes. (from Tropical Treasures Magazine).
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
This item is certified for shipping to all states/territories, including California (with phytocertificate), Puerto Rico (with phytocertificate), US VI (with phytocertificate), Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
Loquat, Japanese Plum - Yehuda variety.
Very cold hardy fruit tree, easy to grow, drought tolerant, fast growing. Fruit are large size, yellow orange flesh, mildly sweet with very small seed inside. In Florida fruit ripens in late February-March. Fruit is great for eating fresh or making jam.
More about Loquat:
- Article
- Video
- PDF download. Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes. (from Tropical Treasures Magazine).
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
Very cold hardy fruit tree, easy to grow, drought tolerant, fast growing. Fruit are large size, yellow orange flesh, mildly sweet with very small seed inside. In Florida fruit ripens in late February-March. Fruit is great for eating fresh or making jam.
More about Loquat:
- Article
- Video
- PDF download. Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes. (from Tropical Treasures Magazine).
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
This item is certified for shipping to all states/territories, including California (with phytocertificate), Puerto Rico (with phytocertificate), US VI (with phytocertificate), Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.