Hardy Edibles

Rosaceae

loquat

Eriobotrya japonica

loquat

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Survives zone 8 through 9

Varies widely — see species. Care: Winter protection — mulch, fleece, or a warm wall.

Hardiness
Zone 8 to 9
Habit
Tree
Edible part
Fruit
Ripens
Summer–autumn
Mature size
Varies; dwarfing rootstocks make apple/pear/cherry containerable
Light
Full sun to partial
Soil pH
6.0–7.0 (near-neutral)
Environment
Subtropical
Status
Cultivated
Years to fruit
2–4 yrs
Pollination
Self-fertile