Loquat 'Japanese Plum' Tree - Eriobotrya japonica

Loquat 'Japanese Plum' Tree (Eriobotrya japonica)

The Loquat is a tropical fruit tree that brings authentic island charm to any landscape with its glossy, textured foliage and fragrant white blossoms. Home gardeners choose to buy Loquat trees online for their ability to produce sweet, tangy golden fruit that tastes like a blend of plum and kumquat. This hardy, manageable tree adapts beautifully to various growing conditions and reaches a practical size for most residential properties.

Landscaping Uses

Plant your Loquat as a focal point in a sunny garden bed, or pair it with complementary palms and tropical plants to establish an exotic outdoor retreat. Its distinctive sawtooth-edged leaves and compact growth habit (with regular pruning) make it ideal for mixed borders, container gardening on patios, or as a specimen tree in open yards. Position it at least 25 feet from structures unless you plan to maintain its size through regular trimming.

Specifications

Height: 15–30 feet (prunable)
Width: 15–20 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: Full sun (6–8 hours daily); tolerates partial shade
Water: Moderate; establish regular watering; drought-tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining soil; adapts to various soil types
USDA Zones: 8–11

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces delicious, juicy fruit with a unique tropical flavor profile
• Ornamental appeal with lustrous foliage and delicate, fragrant flowers
• Tough and resilient, withstanding wind and dry periods
• Arrives as a vigorous, well-established specimen ready to thrive in your landscape

Planting & Care

Select a sunny location with ample space and well-draining soil, then dig a hole three times wider and deeper than the root ball. Position your tree upright, backfill with native soil, water thoroughly, and apply 2–3 inches of mulch around the base. For the first two months, water one to two times per week; then transition to weekly watering, increasing frequency during dry spells. Container-grown trees should be planted in a pot twice the size of the shipping container using quality potting soil, then placed in a bright indoor window or sunny outdoor spot. Feed your tree three times annually with balanced lawn fertilizer to support steady growth and fruit production.