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Loquat 'Big Jim' Seedling

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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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    Rhonda R.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    15 hours ago
    Great Seedling

    Very nice seedling. Very easy to transplant. Arrived in great condition and was very well packaged.

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    Thank you for your review! Let us know if you ever have any care questions along the way. Happy growing! -SowExotic Team

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