Tree #18: Japanese Loquat

Eriobotrya japonica (air-ee-oh-BOT-ree-uh  juh-PON-ih-kuh)

  • Native to China, Taiwan and Japan
  • Member of the Rose family and susceptible to Fire Blight
  • Average height and width 10 to 25 feet
  • Can survive temps of 0 °F
  • Dense evergreen foliage with fuzzy leaves with striated, dark bark

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Japanese Loquat photo

 

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