Loquat 'Big Jim' Seedling
Sweet, Juicy Fruit from a Hardy Seedling
The Big Jim Loquat, a seedling variety of the beloved evergreen fruit tree, offers sweet, golden fruit in abundance. Native to Asia and widely appreciated for its delicious sweet juicy tangy flavor and ornamental appeal, this loquat is perfect for food forests, edible hedges, or container gardening.
Big Jim Loquat seedlings are hardy, adaptable, and grow well in warm climates. Their fruit, ideal for fresh eating, jams, or desserts, ripens in early spring, bringing a burst of flavor to your garden year after year.
Plant Type:
Tropical / Subtropical Evergreen Fruit Tree
Harvest Season:
Late Winter, Spring
Mature Size:
Up to 25 ft. tall with a canopy Width, 10-20 ft.
Soil & Moisture:
Moist, well-draining soil, rich in organic matter. Water well when blooming but make sure the soil is well-draining.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Medium
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 7-12 (frost protection until established); Patio/Greenhouse 4+Propagation
Our X-Large grafted named Loquat varieties are ready to produce now.
Our Loquat Seedlings were cultivated from abundantly producing trees with optimal flavored fruit collected throughout our food forest and will start to produce fruit within 3-5 years.
Propagation:
Our Loquats are grown from grafting and are capable of fruiting within 2-3 years.
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