3-4 Ft. - Loquat Tree - Sub-Tropical But Not Sub-Par, Outdoor Plant

Sub-Tropical but not Sub-Par The Loquat Tree (Eriobotrya japonica) is classified as a sub-tropical fruit tree, which means it s a bit hardier than true tropical fruit trees. This is great news for gardeners who live in U.S. plant hardiness zones 7 through 10! Loquat fruit is an exotic choice for the gardener who wants to grow outside the boxand enjoy this delectable fruit. Although tiny - typically only 2 inches long - loquats are bursting with a sweet juiciness that is sometimes described as a cross between an apricot and a plum! It s All Relative The Loquat Tree is actually related to apple, pear, peach and nectarine trees. But unlike these spring-flowering relatives, the evergreen Loquat Tree blossoms in fall through winter and rewards you with its harvest in late winter! Fruit Set One Loquat Tree will bear fruit without another tree nearby for cross-pollination. However, cross-pollination definitely increases the fruit set. So the recommendation from our horticulturists is to plant