Eriobotrya japonica
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Eriobotrya japonica
Also known as:
Loquat
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
-
Height:
9.00 m
Width:
5.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
8-11
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wood, Fragrant
Wood, Fragrant
Description
Fruit - whether raw, cooked, or preserved, has a somewhat sour and sweet aroma. You can eat them fresh or use them in pies, sauces, jellies, and so on. When loquats are not fully ripe and used in pies, it is said to resemble cherry pie. The fruits grow in winter and early spring and have a diameter of about 4 cm. Nutritional values are available. Seeds - these can be cooked. They have a pleasant flavor, but be careful, as the seeds can sometimes be bitter. Please see the instructions at the top of the page. Roasted seeds can serve as a coffee substitute.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/10
End of Harvest:
31/01
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed eirond
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Morus alba White mulberry |
Morus alba can provide shade and improve soil structure, benefitting Eriobotrya japonica. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Prunus domestica can attract pollinators, which will also benefit Eriobotrya japonica's flowering and fruiting processes. |
|
Fagus sylvatica Beech |
Fagus sylvatica provides a natural windbreak, helping to protect Eriobotrya japonica from strong winds. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana can improve nutrient cycling in the guild, benefitting the overall health of Eriobotrya japonica. |
|
Juglans regia English Walnut |
Juglans regia can help in pest control through attracting beneficial insects that help keep harmful pests away from Eriobotrya japonica. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier alnifolia can provide additional fruits for harvest and benefit pollinators that also work on Eriobotrya japonica. |
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Sambucus nigra can improve biodiversity and provide cooling shade, enhancing the growing conditions for Eriobotrya japonica. |
|
Taxus baccata Yew, English yew, Common Yew |
Taxus baccata can provide ground cover and retain moisture in the soil, which is beneficial for Eriobotrya japonica's roots. |