Grow your own Orange Loquat Tree (Eriobotrya japonica) from our premium Non-GMO seeds and enjoy a beautiful, evergreen fruit tree right in your backyard. Known as Medlar or Loquat, this subtropical tree produces delicious, aromatic orange fruits and attractive glossy leaves, making it both ornamental and productive.
Perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance fruit tree, Loquat Trees thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, offering both beauty and bounty. Whether grown in a container or outdoors, these trees enhance any home garden landscape.
Features
- Premium Non-GMO Seeds: Ensures natural, healthy tree growth.
- Dual Purpose: Produces delicious fruit and serves as an attractive ornamental tree.
- Adaptable Growth: Suitable for container or garden planting.
- Evergreen Foliage: Adds lush greenery year-round.
- Resilient in Warm Climates: Thrives in subtropical and Mediterranean regions.
- Long-Lived Tree: Produces fruit annually once mature.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Eriobotrya japonica
- Common Name: Loquat, Japanese Medlar
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, untreated
- Plant Type: Evergreen fruit tree
- Growth Habit: Upright, spreading canopy
- Mature Height: 10–25 feet
- Spread: 8–20 feet
- Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering Needs: Moderate; water deeply but infrequently
- Temperature Range: 45°F–95°F (7°C–35°C)
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8–11
- Planting Season: Spring or early summer
- Germination Time: 20–40 days
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally grown, untreated seeds
- Plant Type: Perennial evergreen tree
- Special Traits: Drought-tolerant once established, ornamental foliage, fruit-bearing
Planting Guide
- Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing to improve germination.
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in moist, well-draining soil.
- Light Requirements: Place in full sun or bright indirect light for best growth.
- Temperature: Maintain soil temperature between 70–85°F (21–29°C) during germination.
- Watering: Keep soil slightly moist until seedlings emerge; avoid waterlogging.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings to larger containers or garden soil once 8–10 inches tall.
- Pruning: Lightly prune to maintain desired shape and promote airflow.
