Loquat Plant
Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is a tree that grows 10-25 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 8-10, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, is edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Tree
Height
4 to 6 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
China
Climatic Condition
Subtropical, Tropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25
Humidity (%)
60% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
20 to 40 kg per plant
NPK ratio
04:03:02
life Span
20 to 30 years
Health Benefits
Antioxidant, Immune Health
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Fire Blight, Powdery Mildew, Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Leaf Spot.
Wilting and blackening of leaves, cankers on branches White powdery spots on leaves Dark sunken spots on leaves and fruit Brown mushy spots on fruit Brown spots on leaves
Prune affected branches, Neem oil, Remove infected parts, Remove infected fruit, improve air circulation.
Streptomycin sulfate, Sulfur-based fungicides, Chlorothalonil, Fungicides with captan or thiophanate-methyl, Chlorothalonil.