Eriobotrya japonica - Loquat Tree | Exotic Evergreen Architectural Specimen
Eriobotrya japonica - Loquat Tree | Exotic Evergreen Architectural Specimen
Eriobotrya japonica – Loquat Tree | Exotic Evergreen Specimen
Bring Mediterranean elegance to your British garden with Eriobotrya japonica, the striking Loquat tree. This exotic evergreen specimen delivers year-round architectural presence with bold, tropical-looking foliage and fragrant winter flowers, creating a dramatic focal point that transforms any outdoor space into a subtropical paradise.
Key Features
- Architectural evergreen foliage: Large, deeply-veined leaves up to 30cm long with glossy dark green upper surfaces and russet-felted undersides
- Fragrant winter blooms: Clusters of creamy-white flowers appear November to February, releasing a sweet almond fragrance
- Edible golden fruit: In favourable conditions, produces tangy-sweet orange loquats in late spring
- Year-round structure: Dense, rounded canopy maintains exceptional form throughout all seasons
- Hardy and adaptable: Tolerates temperatures to -10°C once established in sheltered positions
Growing Conditions
Performs best in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Plant in a sheltered position protected from harsh winds and severe frosts, ideally against a south or west-facing wall. Adapts to most soil types including clay and chalk, provided drainage is adequate. Allow 4–6 metres spacing for mature spread.
Planting & Care
Minimal pruning required — remove damaged or crossing branches in late spring after flowering. Can be trained as a wall specimen or maintained as a compact multi-stem feature.
Ideal For
Specimen planting in lawns, courtyards, and sheltered borders. Perfect for Mediterranean-style gardens, subtropical borders, and contemporary landscapes. Also excellent in large containers for patios and terraces.
Wildlife Benefits
The fragrant winter flowers provide vital nectar for late-season pollinators including bees. The dense evergreen canopy offers excellent nesting sites and shelter for garden birds throughout the year.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, ideally against a south or west-facing wall for shelter. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and to the same depth. Backfill, firm gently, and water in thoroughly. Stake for the first two years. Water regularly during establishment. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect roots. Minimal pruning required — remove damaged or crossing branches in late spring after flowering.
Size & Specification
Available in three container sizes: 20 litre pot, 25 litre pot, and 35–40 litre pot. Larger pot sizes represent more established specimens with greater immediate impact. Eriobotrya japonica reaches 5–8m at maturity with a dense, rounded evergreen canopy.
Delivery & Dispatch
Specimen trees are dispatched on a pallet via specialist courier. Delivery is available nationwide. We will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date once your order is placed. Please ensure adequate access for pallet delivery at your address.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
The fragrant creamy-white flowers of Eriobotrya japonica appear November to February, providing vital nectar for bees and other pollinators during the winter months when few other plants are in bloom. The dense evergreen canopy offers excellent year-round nesting sites and shelter for garden birds. In favourable seasons, the loquat fruits are eaten by birds and small mammals.