Loquat Tree 12-18" - Eriobotrya japonica Tropical Fruit Plant with Edible Leaves
Loquat Tree 12-18" - Eriobotrya japonica Tropical Fruit Plant with Edible Leaves
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2 Plants 12-18" Loquat Tree - Japanese Plum - Tropical Eatable Fruit
Bring the taste of the tropics to your garden with our 12-18" Loquat Trees! These delightful plants offer lush green foliage and produce sweet, tangy fruit that can be enjoyed fresh or used to make delicious homemade teas. Ideal for home gardeners and fruit enthusiasts, these trees are perfect for adding a touch of exotic flavor to your landscape.
- Growth Habit: Compact, upright growth; perfect for small spaces.
- Fruit Color: Ripe fruits turn golden yellow, adding vibrant color to your garden.
- Ideal Location: Thrives in sunny spots with well-draining soil.
- Care Level: Low maintenance; drought-tolerant once established.
- Climate: Prefers warm climates, ideal for USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
- Harvest Time: Fruits typically ripen in late spring to early summer.
- Edible Leaves: Leaves can be used to brew a fragrant and flavorful tea.
Attributes
Common Name: Loquat Tree
Scientific Name: Eriobotrya japonica
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Hardiness Zones: 8-10
Growth Habit: Evergreen, bushy tree reaching up to 10-20 feet at maturity
Format: Starter plants, 12-18" tall
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.
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