Eriobotrya
( er - ee - oh - boh - TRY - ah )
At-A-Glance InformationCommonly known as Loquat, these evergreen trees and shrubs need full sun to partial shade and moderate to regular water. The fruit will attract birds to your garden. They are native to China and have sharply toothed leaves. They make great espalier subjects as well as container plants on patios and along walkways.
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Eriobotrya Species and Varietals
The best growing zones for Loquat trees vary depending on the species; for more information, see the descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map
Eriobotrya deflexa (Bronze Loquat) Best in zones 8-24, this species of Loquat is fast growing and has a shrubby habit. It can be trained into a small tree or espaliered, and has new leaves in a bright copper color that is beautiful against the existing green leaves. This tree produces creamy white flowers in springtime, and does not produce fruit. |
Eriobotrya japonica Best in zones 6-24, H1 and H2, this species produces edible fruit but is most commonly used as an ornamental tree. It reaches 15-30 feet tall and spreads out to be just as wide, but will be narrower when grown in shade. Leaves are leathery and crisp, with rust-colored wooly undersides. New branches are also wooly. Flowers are small, white and fragrant and appear in clusters in autumn. Fruit is orange yellow and 1-2 inches long, and can be eaten fresh, preserved or in baked goods. Varieties are listed below. |
Caring for and pruning eriobotrya Trees
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Videos
A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 306, Eriobotrya
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