Loquat 枇杷 びわ Eriobotrya Japonica (JAPAN)

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. The variety of the FLOWER/FRUIT in the image is for illustration only and may be subject to change due to availability.
4. TWO varieties of fruits are available but due to stock availability, selection of your preferred variety is not available.
5. However, we will select the BEST POT for you!
6. Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

PRODUCT MEASUREMENT

• Plant Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:-
• 45cm for POT SIZE 17cm(Ø)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The Loquat is a large evergreen shrub or tree, grown commercially for its orange fruit and for its leaves, which are used to make herbal tea.
• It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant and is in the family Rosaceae and is native to the cooler hill regions of south-central China.
• Loquat fruit is especially high in vitamin A and beta carotene, an antioxidant.
• These nutrients lower the risk of colorectal, lung, and other cancers.
• The loquat leaf, seed, and fruit have been shown to reduce inflammation, the body's over-reactive response to an irritant like germs or allergens.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• It prefers growing in soil that has a loamy texture and drains well.
• The tree is not sensitive to differences in pH levels and grows well in acidic or alkaline soil.
• If you're growing the loquat near the coastline, then make sure your soil has no salination.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Loquat trees need a 6-6-6 fertilizer throughout their lifespan.
• For the first year, they need one-fourth of a pound of it applied every two months.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• In general, loquat trees should be planted in full sun for best growth and fruit production.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• Newly planted loquat trees should be watered at planting and every other day for the first week or so and then 1 to 2 times a week for the first couple of months.
• For the first 3 years, water once a week during prolonged dry periods (e.g., 5 or more days of little to no rainfall).

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