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Loquat

The loquat is as beautiful as it is hardy. With large shiny leaves, white flowers and sherbert colored edible fruit, this tree provides shade, attractive foliage and fruit. A loquat can be kept small in a pot with moderate pruning, or espaliered against a wall. Multi-trunk trees are also quite compact compared to single trunk growth. Slow to medium growth depending on watering.

Maximum height
15-30 feet

Life Span
50+ years

Criteria for Ranking

Ranking
1 (low) - 5 (high)

Drought Tolerance after first year establishment 5*
Wind Tolerance 3
Frost Tolerance 5
Surface Roots/Sidewalk Lifting 3
Power Lines Proximity

 3
Cost/Maintenance 2
Disease Resistance/Hardiness 3*
   
*note if you are hoping for fruit, you must water moderately during fruiting season. This tree will look great without dry season water, but fruit will not set.
*note asterisk denote species is susceptible to fireblight.
*Location Loquats are popular in many yards in Marina and can be spotted on Hillcrest Avenue. A row of young trees are visible along the south end of Melanie Street.