Loquat Tree Sweet Yellow Plum – Eriobotrya japonica Live Starter Plant (Bare Root) 2–3 ft

About This Plant

Loquat Tree (Eriobotrya japonica), also called Japanese Loquat or Nispero. Evergreen edible fruit tree with glossy foliage. This is a young starter plant, approximately 2–3 feet tall, shipped bare root. Produces yellow-orange edible fruit with pale interior flesh and a sweet-tart flavor when ripe. Upright, branching growth habit; suitable for home gardens, patios, and edible landscapes.

What You Will Receive

1 live Loquat Tree starter plant, height approximately 2–3 feet. Shipped bare root. Secure packaging for safe arrival. Healthy young edible fruit tree.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Loquat, Japanese Loquat, Nispero
• Botanical Name: Eriobotrya japonica
• Plant Type: Evergreen edible fruit tree
• Growth Stage: Young starter plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate while establishing; more drought tolerant once mature
• Mature Height: Approximately 10–25 feet depending on conditions and pruning
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching evergreen tree
• Fruit Color: Yellow to golden orange
• Fruit Type: Edible sweet-tart Loquat fruit
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: Approximately 8–10
• Container Friendly: Yes when young; use a large container as the tree matures

Care Tip

Plant promptly after arrival in fertile, well-draining soil and water thoroughly to settle the roots. Keep soil consistently moist during establishment, then allow for drought tolerance as it matures. Gradually acclimate to full sun. Seed-grown Loquat trees can vary in fruit characteristics and may take several years to bear fruit.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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