The Big Jim Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is a must-have for gardeners and fruit lovers looking to add a tropical touch to their landscape. Known for its extra-large, golden-orange fruit, this variety produces incredibly sweet, juicy, and mildly tangy loquats that are perfect for fresh eating, preserves, or pies. Unlike many loquat varieties, Big Jim boasts a low seed-to-fruit ratio, offering more delicious flesh in every bite.
This cold-hardy evergreen tree also serves as a striking ornamental with its glossy, dark green foliage and fragrant white flowers that bloom in late fall to early winter. The fruit typically ripens in late spring, making it one of the earliest fruits to harvest in the year.
Highlights:
Produces large, sweet, and juicy loquats
Cold hardy down to 25°F
Grows up to 15–25 ft tall, can be kept smaller with pruning
Excellent for eating fresh, making jams, and baking
Hardy in USDA Zones 8–11
Care Requirements:
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Water: Moderate – keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
Fertilizer: Apply balanced citrus or fruit tree fertilizer during the growing season
Plant Size:
1-Gallon – Well-rooted starter plant
When fully mature, Big Jim loquat trees typically grow to about 15 to 25 feet tall but can be pruned to a smaller size if desired.
Shipping Info:
All plants are securely packaged and shipped with care to ensure they arrive healthy and ready to thrive.
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Reviews
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Great Start for a Unique Tree
These seedlings are a great way to grow something different. Mine arrived about 8 inches tall and are already putting out new leaves. Perfect for warm climates and easy to care for. Definitely recommend for fruit tree enthusiasts! (also ordered the inga tree and left same review because I was equally pleased)
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Healthy tree
I'm very happy with my first order from EPN. The little tree looks great and is now planted in my front yard.