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Loquat, Japanese Plum
Eriobotrya japonica
Native to China and Japan, the Japanese Plum loquat is an excellent medium sized tree that tolerates alkaline soils and drought, making it ideal for the Texas landscape. It makes an ideal specimen, accent, or privacy screen when several are grown in a row.
Large thick leaves are up to twelve inches in length, dark green on top and light green on the bottom; new leaves are rust-colored and slightly pubescent. Fragrant clusters of yellow-white flowers appear in the early winter, which attract bees and butterflies easily. If grown in areas devoid of freezing temperatures, fruits develop and ripen in the spring. When ripe, they attract birds and wasp, so avoid planning right next to areas people sit or walk.
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Shade Tree |
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Specimen Tree |
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Screen |
Flower Color:Yellow-White
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Height20-25 Feet
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Spread15-20 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 7b
Available Sizes:
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Description |
| LOQ-JAP-30 |
#030 LOQUAT, JAPONICA PLUM |
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| LOQ-JAP-45 |
#045 LOQUAT, JAPONICA PLUM |
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Toxic to Pets
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