Eriobotrya japonica
Loquat · also Japanese medlar, Japanese plum, Chinese plum
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The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is a large evergreen shrub or tree known for its dense foliage, fragrant fall blooms, and sweet, edible yellow-orange fruits that attract wildlife. It thrives in sunny locations and tolerates various soil types, making it a versatile and attractive choice for urban landscapes, providing shade, windbreak, or privacy.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 1,2670.37%—5.5 in
- 1,0990.07%——
- 8530.18%35 yr1.5 in
- 1630.12%—6.0 in
- 1320.01%—1.9 in
- 780.05%—1.9 in
- 680.03%—3.9 in
- 640.03%—4.8 in
- 580.04%—3.5 in
- 390.48%——
- 10.00%—4.7 in
- 10.00%——
Traits
- Form
- Broadleaf
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 15–30 ft
- Canopy spread
- 15–30 ft
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Drought tolerance
- Moderate
- Pollution tolerance
- Moderate
- Wildlife value
- High
- Blooms
- Sep, Oct, Nov
Trunk diameters across every city: median 4.4 in, mean 5.1 in, 90th percentile 9.0 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Temperate Broadleaf & Mixed Forests
- Daba Mountains evergreen forests
- Sichuan Basin evergreen broadleaf forests
Other Eriobotrya in the catalogue
2 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
