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.

Guide botanique

Loquat.

Eriobotrya japonica

Prononciation air-ee-oh-BOT-ree-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh

Aussi appelée Eriobotrya japonica, Chinese medlar, Japanese Plum, Japanese medlar, Japanese-medlar, Loquat

The loquat is a lovely evergreen tree that produces sweet, tangy fruit in the spring. It has a beautiful, rounded canopy and large, textured leaves that look great in any garden. You'll love how it adds a Mediterranean feel to your outdoor space.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien: Facile
Type de plante: Fruit tree
Lumière: Full sun
Lumière en intérieur: Soleil direct
Arrosage: Tous les 7 à 14 jours
Taille adulte: 20 to 30 feet
Croissance: Moyenne
Rusticité: USDA 8 à 10
Floraison: Late winter to mid spring

Entretien

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.

Arrosage: Water deeply once the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.
Engrais: Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season to support fruit production.
Taille: Prune lightly after the harvest to maintain shape and encourage airflow.
Rempotage: Repot young trees every couple of years when they outgrow their current container.
Sol: Well draining, loamy soil
pH du sol: 6.0 to 7.5
Température: -7 à 35°C
Humidité: 40 à 70%
Résistance à la sécheresse: Élevée
Durée de vie: Perennial, typically 15 to 25 years
Parfum: Léger
Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins: Moyenne

Signes qu'il faut rempoter

Roots growing out of the drainage holes.
Water sitting on the surface for too long.
Stunted growth during the active season.

Sécurité

Humains: There is no significant toxicity reported for humans.
Animaux: The seeds of the loquat contain cyanogenic glycosides which are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Enfants: 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.
Allergènes de contact: The leaves have a slightly rough texture but do not typically cause skin irritation.
Allergènes aéroportés: The pollen may cause mild reactions in sensitive individuals during the spring bloom.
Comestibilité: The fruit is technically edible but generally considered unpalatable and not worth consuming.

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur: 1,2 à 2,5m
Envergure: 1,2 à 2,5m
Feuilles: dark green, leathery, evergreen
Fleurs: white, pale pink, 1 à 2cm
Fruits: dark blue, black, Late summer to autumn

Problèmes courants

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.

La cultiver

Multiplication: cuttings, seed
Quand planter: spring, autumn
Hivernage: 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 pot: It grows well in large containers with excellent drainage, provided the pot is at least 40 centimeters wide.

Semi-hardwood cuttings

Take 10 centimeter cuttings in late summer.
Remove the lower leaves.
Dip in rooting hormone and place in a well draining mix.

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

Bonnes associations

Lavande — They share similar sun and drainage requirements.
Rosemary — Both plants enjoy the same Mediterranean style conditions.
Hémérocalle — The contrasting textures look lovely together.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille: Rosaceae
Genre: Rhaphiolepis
Ordre: Rosales
Classe: Magnoliopsida
Région d'origine: Southern China and parts of Southeast Asia.
Préservation: This plant is not currently of conservation concern.

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

Intérêt pour la faune: nectar source, provides cover for small birds
Pollinisateurs: abeilles, papillons
Utilisations: ornamental hedge, coastal landscaping, foundation planting, container gardening

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Floraison

Fructification

Feuillage

Repères écologiques

Salinité: 5/9
Réaction du sol: 6/9
Lumière: 7/9
Température: 7/9
Humidité: 4/9
Nutriments: 4/9

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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.

Bon à savoir

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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