Loquat Seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Loquat, botanically known as Eriobotrya japonica, is an evergreen fruit tree valued for its compact canopy and seasonal fruiting habit. It develops a rounded growth form with large, leathery leaves and produces small flowers followed by oval fruits during the growing season. This plant adapts well to warm temperate and subtropical climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Loquat is commonly grown in home gardens and orchards, where it establishes from seeds under warm conditions and grows steadily over time.

Features

• Evergreen tree with compact, rounded canopy
• Produces flowers followed by oval fruits
• Suitable for gardens and orchard planting
• Adapted to warm temperate and subtropical climates
• Establishes steadily from seeds

Specifications

• Scientific name: Eriobotrya japonica
• Common name (US): Loquat
• Seed type / variety: Standard variety
• Growth habit: Evergreen tree
• USDA zones: 8-11
• Planting season: Spring
• Growing season: Year-round in suitable climates
• Sowing Season:
  • Spring: March to May
• Germination time and conditions: 2-4 weeks at 20-25°C; fresh seeds recommended
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture during establishment
• Mature plant size: 5-10 meters height, 4-8 meters spread
• Plant spacing: 4-6 meters between plants