Loquat, Japanese Medlar
Details
In this country normally seen as a rather splendid shrub with large, leathery, toothed leaves, up to 12 ins. long, dark glossy green above and woolly below. The beautiful and fragrant, yellowish-white flowers are borne in late summer or early autumn and, very occasionally, followed by edible, pear-shaped fruits. Well worth growing for its noble foliage. Needs a sheltered position. Seeds are despatched from cold storage and should be sown IMMEDIATELY ON RECEIPT.
Common name
Loquat, Japanese Medlar
Botanical name
Eriobotrya japonica
Variety
Seedling
Family
Rosaceae
Height (m)
3-4
Forest layer
low-tree
Evergreen
Edible
Fruit / berries
Perennial
Date
July 12, 2013
Propagation method
Sow pot / tray
Shade / Sun
Sun, part shade
Flowers
August, September
Related
Grafting Loquat
Details
After several seasons of failure with established, outdoor trees I refined my technique.
Finally I can report on my successful attempts at grafting improved varieties of loquat onto seedling grown trees, both indoors in pots as well as outdoor trees up to 12 years old.
The summary:
Finally I can report on my successful attempts at grafting improved varieties of loquat onto seedling grown trees, both indoors in pots as well as outdoor trees up to 12 years old.
The summary:
- Switched from whip and tongue to cleft technique for the graft union
- Covered entire scion with buddy tape
- On outdoor grafts enclose in plastic bread bag for several weeks
Date
April 22, 2024
