Loquat

How to grow Loquat growing and care:

Well drained soils

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
Yes, but can be also without

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Attract a lot of bats (not recommend to plant next to the house)

Planting season:
In cold climate spring / in warmer spring to autumn

Pests and diseases:
Moths

Pruning season:
Spring-summer after the fruits and in warmer climate and winter

How to prune:
More for design

Size of the plant?
3-7 m, 10-21 feet

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing

Water requirement:
Small amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / half shade

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Autumn / winter ( and spring in colder area)

General information about the flower
White small flower grow in inflorescence

Pollination is done by:
Bees

Edible Fruits

Fruit harvest season:
Spring to summer

Fruits pests or diseases:
bats, birds

What can be done with big quantities of Loquat fruits?
Eat raw, jams, juice

Work requirements on the fruit:
If you have bats need to put net

How long does it take to bear fruit?
2-5 years

Scientific name:

Eriobotrya japonica