Key Features
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Grow an attractive loquat fruit tree from seed
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Produces clusters of small orange to golden-orange fruits
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Evergreen foliage provides year-round garden appeal in suitable climates
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Excellent choice for home orchards, edible landscapes, and containers
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Great for gardeners interested in unusual fruit trees
Growing Benefits
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Adds a beautiful evergreen fruit tree to warm-climate gardens
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Enjoy the rewarding experience of growing loquat from seed
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Attractive glossy foliage enhances edible landscapes
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Suitable for containers while plants are young
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Provides an opportunity to grow fresh fruit in your own garden
Seed Specifications
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Plant Type: Evergreen fruit tree
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Botanical Name: Eriobotrya japonica
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Fruit: Small, oval orange to golden-orange fruits with juicy flesh
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Best Use: Home orchards, edible landscapes, patios, containers, and warm-climate gardens
Growing Tips
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Use fresh seeds and plant them soon after removing them from ripe fruit.
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Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-draining soil.
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Keep young seedlings evenly moist without creating waterlogged conditions.
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Protect young trees from severe frost and prolonged freezing temperatures.
Seed Storage
Loquat seeds are best planted fresh because they do not store as well as many dry seeds. If temporary storage is necessary, keep them cool and slightly protected from drying rather than storing them for long periods in a hot, dry location.
Unique Facts About Seeds
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Loquat is botanically known as Eriobotrya japonica.
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The tree is native to southeastern China and is now cultivated in many warm regions.
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Loquat fruits typically grow in clusters and mature from green to yellow or orange.
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The large seeds are smooth, glossy, and brown when mature.
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Seed-grown loquat trees may differ from the parent plant and can take several years to produce fruit.
