Loquat is a hardy, attractive evergreen fruit tree valued for its early-season fruit and large, bold foliage. It produces clusters of sweet, tangy fruit in late winter to spring—well before most other fruit trees. Its ornamental leaves and compact form make it suitable for both home orchards and feature planting.
Fruit Colour: Yellow to orange
Fruit Shape: Round to oval
Fruit Size: Small to medium
Flavour: Sweet with mild tanginess (apricot-like)
Fruit Season: Late winter to spring
Cropping Habit: Moderate to heavy crops once established
Best Uses: Fresh eating, jams, desserts
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional deep watering once established
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to a range of soil types
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, when pruned and maintained
Mature Height: 4–8 m
Mature Width: 3–6 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Moderate (flowers can be damaged by frost)
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; best with some protection
Leaf colour: Deep green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 15–30 cm long, large and leathery
Loquat is a hardy, attractive evergreen fruit tree valued for its early-season fruit and large, bold foliage. It produces clusters of sweet, tangy fruit in late winter to spring—well before most other fruit trees. Its ornamental leaves and compact form make it suitable for both home orchards and feature planting.
Fruit Colour: Yellow to orange
Fruit Shape: Round to oval
Fruit Size: Small to medium
Flavour: Sweet with mild tanginess (apricot-like)
Fruit Season: Late winter to spring
Cropping Habit: Moderate to heavy crops once established
Best Uses: Fresh eating, jams, desserts
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional deep watering once established
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to a range of soil types
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, when pruned and maintained
Mature Height: 4–8 m
Mature Width: 3–6 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Moderate (flowers can be damaged by frost)
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; best with some protection
Leaf colour: Deep green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 15–30 cm long, large and leathery
