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Eriobotrya japonica 

Loquat 

DESCRIPTION

A wonderful medium size tree that is evergreen and produces fruit.  Dense, rounded, dark green canopy is a site to see as a specimen in the landscape.   
 

ORIGIN: Native to southeastern and central China

SUNLIGHT: Full to part sun

DROUGHT TOLERANCE: Tolerant once established

HARDINESS ZONE: 8-10

SALT TOLERANCE: Slight

TYPICAL HEIGHT: 20-35 feet

GROWTH RATE: Moderate (1-2 feet per year) 

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