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| Identification |
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Genus
Eriobotrya
Species
japonica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Japanese medlar
Japanese plum
Chinese loquat
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S11359
Data source
CrscntBlm;GrUnFr p201;HtZn p111;Frgnt p209
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
15' - 25'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly alkaline
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-04
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Fruit tree line
Garden notes
The flowers of Eriobotrya japonica have a strongly hawthorn smelling aroma. Chinese loquat (also known as Japanese medlar and Japanese plum) can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. Full sun to partial shade is needed for this species to do its best. It usually does best in moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 1 to 3 inch, round or oval or pyriform in shape, and comes in various hues of yellow, downy skin, and has a juicy cream colored interior with several small seeds. It is mildly acidic and sweet with a hint of apple flavor. Eriobotrya japonica is most often used in jelly. Chinese loquat (sometimes called Japanese medlar and Japanese plum) is most often used cooked or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant flowers. strong hawthorn scent
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Hawthorn
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Buds
Cuttings
Layering
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Jelly
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
1 to 3 inch, round or oval or pyriform in shape, and comes in various hues of yellow, downy skin, and has a juicy cream colored interior with several small seeds
Flavor / texture
mildly acidic and sweet with a hint of apple flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Eriobotrya japonica is self fertile. Chinese loquat (in some places called Japanese medlar and Japanese plum) is often propagated by seed or with buds or by layering. This plant probably originates from central China, China and Japan.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Eriobotrya japonica has 1' long shiny leaves. Flowers: Chinese loquat (locally known in some parts as Japanese medlar and Japanese plum) has woolly dull flowers. Flowers are borne during the month of August. The blossoms are usually a white color.
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