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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Germination should take place within 3 months.|Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +) 

Native to: China South-Central, Japan
Introduced to: Ascension, Assam, Azores, Baleares, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, California, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Caroline Is., China North-Central, China Southeast, Colombia, Comoros, Corse, East Himalaya, Ecuador, El Salvador, Florida, France, Galápagos, Georgia, Guatemala, Gulf of Guinea Is., Honduras, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kriti, Louisiana, Madeira, Marianas, Marshall Is., Mauritius, Mexico Southeast, Nepal, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Nicaragua, Panamá, Portugal, Queensland, Réunion, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, St.Helena, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, West Himalaya
Native
Introduced

Eriobotrya japonica

Japanese Plum, Loquat

Recalcitrant seeds need refrigeration. Since shipping times are out of our control, we are not liable for seed condition upon arrival.
In Stock: 17.312 lb (Total:17.312lb)

  • Eriobotrya japonica

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17.31 lb

Details

Germination:
77%
Germination test:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Seeds per lb:
533
Quantity:
17.31 lb
Collected in:
China
Crop year:
2025
Min. hardiness zone:
8
Item ID:
1836186

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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Germination should take place within 3 months.|Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +) 

Native to: China South-Central, Japan
Introduced to: Ascension, Assam, Azores, Baleares, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, California, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Caroline Is., China North-Central, China Southeast, Colombia, Comoros, Corse, East Himalaya, Ecuador, El Salvador, Florida, France, Galápagos, Georgia, Guatemala, Gulf of Guinea Is., Honduras, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kriti, Louisiana, Madeira, Marianas, Marshall Is., Mauritius, Mexico Southeast, Nepal, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Nicaragua, Panamá, Portugal, Queensland, Réunion, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, St.Helena, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, West Himalaya
Native
Introduced
Elevate your landscape with the stunning Eriobotrya japonica, commonly known as Loquat or Japanese Plum, an exceptional evergreen shrub or tree that seamlessly blends functionality and aesthetic appeal. Native to the temperate hill regions of China and Japan, this plant thrives in USDA zones 8-11, reaching heights of 10-25 feet with a broad spread and fast-growing habit. It’s an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a versatile, low-maintenance addition to their landscapes.

Featuring large, leathery, dark green leaves with striking serrated edges, Loquat provides year-round visual interest and a refuge for wildlife such as hummingbirds and bees. In late fall, its fragrant white blossoms emerge, transitioning into sweet-tart, apricot-yellow fruits in late spring—delicious fresh or transformed into delightful jams and jellies. Resistant to deer and moderately tolerant of salt, drought, and various soil conditions, Loquat thrives in sunlit to lightly shaded areas.

With a lifespan exceeding 90 years, Loquat is not only a long-term investment for gardens but also a potential architectural plant for screens, windbreaks, or even bonsai. A recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society, it’s a testament to the plant's ornamental and utility strengths.

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