Eriobotrya deflexa (Bronze Loquat)
Bronze Loquat
Eriobotrya deflexa (Bronze Loquat) is an evergreen small tree of rounded, spreading habit with handsome, oblong, shiny dark green leaves, up to 12 in. long (30 cm). The new foliage emerges bright copper and holds that color for a long time before turning dark green. Garlands of small white, fragrant flowers are produced in spring. Shining against the foliage, they are followed by small, inedible fruits. They attract birds, squirrels and other mammals. Thanks to its neat and compact habit, Bronze Loquat can be used as a specimen, grown in patio containers, or espaliered. It can easily be trained as a standard or used as a screen due to its dense canopy.
- Grows up to 15-25 ft. tall and wide (450-750 cm). Adds 36 in. per year (90 cm).
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, well-drained soils. Provides best fruit and shape when grown in full sun.
- Perfect as a specimen or accent plant, screen, espalier.
- Looks best with regular pruning to maintain its shape.
- Generally pest free. Keep an eye out for fire blight.
- Propagate by seed.
- Native to Taiwan and Southern Vietnam.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
15' - 25' (4m - 7m) |
| Spread |
15' - 25' (4m - 7m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
15' - 25' (4m - 7m) |
| Spread |
15' - 25' (4m - 7m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
