Bronze Loquat
Eriobotrya japonica
SKU
03220
Large corrugated leaves are good for tropical effects. White, fragrant flowers are followed by 1 1/2 inch edible fruits with texture similar to that of a pear. Use as a specimen, prune to a canopy with age. Suited to containers in colder climates. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growth 20 to 25 feet tall and|10 to 20 feet wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Strongly fragrant white flowers in winter |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant |
| Flower Color | White |
| Landscape Use | Container, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear to shape in winter.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
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