Loquat.

De un vistazo

Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Fruit tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

20 to 30 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 8 a 10

Floración

Late winter to mid spring

Cuidados

Plant your tree in a spot that gets plenty of sun and has well draining soil. Keep an eye out for leaf spots or pests like aphids during the warmer months. If the leaves start to yellow, it might be a sign that the soil is staying too wet.

Riego

Water deeply once the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season to support fruit production.

Poda

Prune lightly after the harvest to maintain shape and encourage airflow.

Trasplante

Repot young trees every couple of years when they outgrow their current container.

Suelo

Well draining, loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-7 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 15 to 25 years

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

There is no significant toxicity reported for humans.

Mascotas

The seeds of the loquat contain cyanogenic glycosides which are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.

Niños

The small, dark berries might look tempting to toddlers, so it is best to keep an eye on them if they are in the garden.

Alérgenos por contacto

The leaves have a slightly rough texture but do not typically cause skin irritation.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen may cause mild reactions in sensitive individuals during the spring bloom.

Comestibilidad

The fruit is technically edible but generally considered unpalatable and not worth consuming.

Cómo identificarla

• Large, leathery, dark green leaves
• Deeply veined, serrated leaf margins
• Clusters of fragrant white flowers
• Small, golden yellow, pear shaped fruit
• Fuzzy, rust colored new growth

Altura

1,2 a 2,5m

Anchura

1,2 a 2,5m

Hojas

dark green, leathery, evergreen

Flores

white, pale pink, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

dark blue, black, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Leaf spot — Fungal spots appear on leaves, often due to poor air circulation or high humidity.
• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck sap.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

In colder regions, apply a layer of mulch around the base to protect the roots from freezing. If a hard frost is expected, cover the foliage with a light cloth.

En maceta

It grows well in large containers with excellent drainage, provided the pot is at least 40 centimeters wide.

Group this shrub with other drought tolerant plants that do not require heavy summer watering to keep the soil consistent.

Buenas compañeras

• Lavanda — They share similar sun and drainage requirements.
• Rosemary — Both plants enjoy the same Mediterranean style conditions.
• Lirio de día — The contrasting textures look lovely together.

Especies parecidas

• Rhaphiolepis indica — A very closely related species with similar growth habits and flowers.

Ciencia

Familia

Rosaceae

Género

Rhaphiolepis

Orden

Rosales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Southern China and parts of Southeast Asia.

Conservación

This plant is not currently of conservation concern.

It thrives in well drained soils and is adapted to survive in exposed, windy coastal environments.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, provides cover for small birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental hedge, coastal landscaping, foundation planting, container gardening

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it performs best in full sun to light shade.

How often should I prune it?

Pruning is rarely needed, but you can shape it after flowering finishes.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name refers to the needle like bracts found on the flower clusters. The specific epithet bibas relates to its historical classification and botanical grouping.

Bueno saberlo

• It is commonly known as Indian Hawthorn.
• The name Rhaphiolepis comes from Greek words meaning needle and scale.
• It is highly drought tolerant once established.
• The berries are a food source for local bird populations.

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