General Landscape Uses: Ornamental shade tree, edible garden, pollinator attraction, erosion control and windbreaks, container growing

Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization and erosion control, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat and food source, tolerance to different soil conditions

Description: Loquats are yellow or orange fruit that have a sweet and slightly tart taste.  The fruit ripen from late winter to early spring. The tree is often used as an ornamental because of the canopy shape and the size and texture of the leaves.

Dimensions: Height 15 ft.; Spread 15 – 25 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Native Range: China

Native Habitats: Humid forests, open hillsides, valleys

Soils: Loamy, well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6 – 7.5)

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate to high

Salt Water Tolerance: Low to moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Flower Color: White

Flower Characteristics: Small, fragrant

Flowering Season: Late fall to early winter

Fruit: Small, oval or pear-shaped, turning yellow to orange when ripe.

Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator support, wildlife habitat

Horticultural Notes: Propagated by seed, grafting, air layering

Comments: