Eriobotrya japonica - 40-60 CM C3 WHIP

Description
The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is a very popular, evergreen container plant whose orange-yellow fruits have a sweet, exotic flavour. Its decorative flowers appear from September to November. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The dark green leaves are lanceolate. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady as possible. Well-drained, loose soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Loquat reaches a height of approx. 3 m and grows up to 2.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Loquat are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free hibernation at 10 to 15°C is required.

Growth
Shrub-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Flower
Eriobotrya japonica forms creamy white flowers from September. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Fruit
Eriobotrya japonica forms orange-yellow fruits with a sweet, exotic flavour. Ripening time from February.

Use
Tub, solitary, winter garden, balcony/terrace