Produces sweet, tangy, and juicy fruits ideal for fresh eating or preserves Attractive evergreen foliage adds beauty to any landscape Drought-tolerant and well-suited for a variety of climates Compact size makes it perfect for small gardens or container planting Fragrant blossoms attract pollinators, enhancing biodiversity in your garden Loquat is a yellow-orange fruit that is juicy, sweet, and tangy, with a flavor reminiscent of apricots and citrus, and large, smooth brown seeds in the center. Loquats grow on attractive, evergreen trees that reach 15-30 feet that feature large, glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers that bloom in late winter or early spring. The tree bears clusters of small, yellow-orange loquats that typically ripens in late spring to early summer, that are perfect to harvest for fresh eating, jellies, jams, wines, or even dried like apricots for long-term storage. Loquat trees have been cultivated in China for over a thousand years and was since made popular in Japanese gardens. Loquat plants have many health properties, for instance, its leaves were traditionally used for herbal syrups and teas for throat and chest soothing. This tree rich in benefits makes for a delightful addition to temperate and subtropical gardens.

Also Known As: Japanese Plum, Nispero, Chinese Plum, Maltese Plum, Japanese Medlar, Bibasse, Pipa, May Apple, Biwa, Ameixa Amarela, Pumelo, Loquat Fruit.

Plant Name: Tree, Loquat
Latin Name: Eriobotrya japonica
Days to Germinate: 90
Years to Fruit: 20 - 25 Years
Plant Height: 15 - 30 Feet
Spread: 10 - 25 Feet
Growth Habit: Upright
USDA Zones: 8-11
Lifespan: Perennial
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2026
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.