{"product_id":"loquat-tree-big-jim","title":"Loquat Tree 'Big Jim'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety description coming soon! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e__________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLatin name - Eriobotrya japonica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoquats are one of our favorite springtime treats!  Somewhere between a peach and a tangerine in flavor, Loquats are juicy and delicious. The trees are quite attractive, with deep evergreen leaves and a handsome upright shape.  Loquat flowers smell of perfume and appear twice per year, with the winter bloom resulting in a crop of fruit ready to pick in March-April.  One of our most popular and highly recommended trees, Loquats are a must have in a food forest, and make a great statement piece for front yard landscaping.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed-grown Loquat trees are somewhat common, especially in central Florida, but grafted specimens are much more rewarding, producing larger and more flavorful fruit.  Typically a grafted Loquat tree will begin to produce in its second year.  They thrive in full sun, but will also grow well in partial shade or dappled light conditions.  Loquats are drought tolerant once established, needing supplemental water only in drought periods, although regular watering will increase growth and production.  The oldest and largest Loquat trees we’ve seen were about 20 feet tall, but in a managed setting they can be easily kept at 8-10 ft by pruning.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA previously under-rated fruit which is gaining in popularity, the Loquat tree is one of our most popular options for homeowners looking for a rewarding and unique fruit tree for their yard. We’ve collected several interesting and tasty varieties over the years, and producing grafted Loquat trees is one of our nursery’s highest priorities– that’s how good they are!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e___________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: Easily kept at 10’ with pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:  Full sun, or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardy: 10º F, flowers are damaged below 27º\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:  Spring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering requirements: Moderately drought tolerant, benefits from supplemental watering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Forest Layer: Canopy, Sub Canopy, Understory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Edible Landscapes","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":41562350747735,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":41562350780503,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":41562350813271,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Gallon","offer_id":41562350846039,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/6815\/7783\/files\/Loquat_flowers_with_bee.jpg?v=1773248697","url":"https:\/\/incredibleediblelandscapes.com\/products\/loquat-tree-big-jim","provider":"Incredible Edible Landscapes ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}