Big Jim Loquat Seedling - 2 to 3 Feet Tall Live Plant in 3 Gal Pot - Eriobotrya japonica

Big Jim Loquat Seedling Overview

The Big Jim Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is a robust and attractive fruit tree known for producing the largest loquat fruits available. This live plant arrives 2 to 3 feet tall in a 3-gallon pot, ready to enhance your garden with its lush foliage and delicious fruit. Ideal for gardeners seeking a productive and visually appealing tree, the Big Jim Loquat offers both ornamental and edible benefits.

Key Features

• Produces the largest fruit size among loquats, with large, rounded, orange fruits featuring sweet, juicy flesh.
• Self-fertile, ensuring reliable fruit production without the need for cross-pollination.
• Hardy to 12 degrees Fahrenheit, suitable for USDA zones 8-10.
• Attractive large leaves that contribute to the tree's ornamental value.
• Fruits mature and are ready for harvest from April through May.
• Easy to care for, making it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Growing Information

The Big Jim Loquat thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining, loamy soil. Moderate watering is recommended, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering. When mature, the tree can reach heights of 15 to 30 feet, making it a substantial addition to your landscape. Its adaptability to various climates and ease of care make it a versatile choice for many garden settings.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.