Product Description
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:
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Produces large, sweet, and juicy loquats
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Cold hardy down to 25°F
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Grows up to 15–25 ft tall, can be kept smaller with pruning
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Excellent for eating fresh, making jams, and baking
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Hardy in USDA Zones 8–11
Care Requirements:
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil
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Water: Moderate – keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
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Fertilizer: Apply balanced citrus or fruit tree fertilizer during the growing season
Plant Size:
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1-Gallon – Well-rooted starter plant
Shipping Info:
All plants are securely packaged and shipped with care to ensure they arrive healthy and ready to thrive.
