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Loquat

Eriobotrya japonica

Loquats are sweet, yellow fruits that grow on trees. They are juicy and tasty, making them a fun snack for kids and animals alike!

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Loquat has large, leathery, dark green leaves with fuzzy, white undersides and prominent veins. Its small, fragrant white flowers bloom in clusters, followed by fuzzy, yellow-orange, pear-shaped fruits that hang in abundance.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusRhaphiolepis
Loquat
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Loquat

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Despite its nickname "Japanese plum," the loquat is actually related to roses and apples!

Even its big, shiny leaves can be brewed into a special, healthful tea!

Loquats are a rare fruit that ripens in winter, a sweet treat when most trees are bare!

The word "loquat" comes from Chinese, meaning "reed orange" because of its shape!

Special abilities

Ability

Winter Fruit Provider

Loquat can provide sweet fruits in late winter/early spring, offering food when other fruit trees are bare.

Ability

Fuzzy Leaf Protection

Loquat has fuzzy leaf undersides that help protect it from cold weather and reduce water loss.

Ability

Adaptable Survivor

Loquat can thrive in a variety of climates, even tolerating mild frosts, helping it grow far and wide.

Measurements & details

Height
500-1000 cm
Spread
300-600 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Fall-winter
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Essential for fruit production.

eats

Humans

Homo sapiens

Cultivated for its sweet, tangy fruits.

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Birds, like robins, enjoy the ripe fruits.

eaten by

House Finch

Carpodacus mexicanus

Finches also feed on the soft, ripe loquat fruits.

Traits

Also known as

EriobotryaJapanese Plum

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash fruits before eating them to keep them clean and safe!

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Loquat?

500-1000 cm

How wide does Loquat spread?

300-600 cm

How big are the flowers on Loquat?

1-2 cm

When does Loquat bloom?

Fall-winter

Is Loquat edible?

Yes

Is Loquat toxic?

Mild

What is Loquat's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Loquat pollinated?

Insect

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