{"product_id":"bradenton-loquat-tree","title":"Bradenton Loquat Tree – Sweet Golden-Orange Japanese Plum","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBradenton Loquat Tree\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet fruit with lively tang • Evergreen foliage • A spring food-forest harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine picking golden loquats from your own garden while many summer fruit trees are still preparing for their season. Bradenton Loquat brings fresh fruit, beautiful foliage, and year-round greenery to your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBradenton is a named selection of loquat (\u003cem\u003eEriobotrya japonica\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Japanese plum or Japanese medlar. Its golden-orange fruit has orange-yellow flesh and large brown seeds, as shown in the supplied fruit photographs. Grower descriptions emphasize a mild, sweet flavor and juicy flesh. ECHO describes Bradenton as vigorous, with large, excellent-flavored fruit; fruit size varies with growing conditions. Loquat belongs to the rose family, Rosaceae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor and uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy ripe fruit fresh, add it to fruit salads, or turn a harvest into jam, sauce, or a fruit dessert. Remove and discard the large brown seeds before eating or processing the flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Bradenton Loquat?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a seasonal harvest ahead of many summer fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring attractive evergreen foliage to an edible landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy fresh fruit that is seldom found in supermarkets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a shaded garden focal point with edible appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth and placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow room for a substantial canopy. Loquats generally reach 20–35 feet without size management; this is a species estimate rather than a verified Bradenton-specific size. Selective pruning can make harvesting easier. Place the tree away from buildings and overhead lines, and leave enough sun for neighboring food-forest plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlorida harvest and food-forest planning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlorida loquats generally ripen from February through May. A grower comparison places Bradenton in the early-to-middle part of the loquat season, but a precise Palm Bay cultivar window has not been confirmed. Treat late winter through spring as a planning estimate. Flowers usually appear in fall and early winter; weather and maturity affect ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree normally has one seasonal crop, picked over several weeks as clusters ripen. Multiple picking dates do not mean repeated year-round crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Planner label:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter–spring; early-to-mid loquat season reported.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated month filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e February, March, April, May — provisional general Florida window.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanner note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow these months using local Bradenton harvest records; they do not guarantee production in each month.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Food Forest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with summer and fall harvests to distribute fruit availability across the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePollination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany loquat cultivars can set fruit with their own pollen, and cross-pollination can improve fruit set. Bradenton-specific self-fertility was not established by the sources reviewed. A different loquat variety with overlapping bloom is a useful planting companion, without promising that a single Bradenton tree will crop reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare in Palm Bay and Central Florida\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment and dry spells. Avoid flooding and excessive fertilizer. Prune thoughtfully to maintain access to fruit. The tree tolerates cold better than many tropical fruit trees, but flowers and young fruit are more vulnerable to freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEriobotrya japonica ‘Bradenton’\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoquat; Japanese plum; Japanese medlar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHabit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen fruit tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral loquat size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 20–35 feet unpruned; pruning affects size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden-orange skin; orange-yellow flesh; mild and sweet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBradenton Florida harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate winter–spring; variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePollination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnother variety with overlapping bloom recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold concern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlooms and developing fruit are more sensitive than the tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bradenton the same as a seedling loquat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBradenton is a named selection. Seedlings may differ from the parent. Confirm the actual nursery propagation method when choosing your tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow soon will it fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVegetatively propagated loquats commonly begin bearing in 1–2 years after planting under suitable conditions; seedlings can take 6–8 years. These are general estimates, not promises for the nursery stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Bradenton need another loquat tree?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan for another loquat variety with overlapping bloom. Bradenton-specific self-fertility has not been verified; cross-pollination can help loquat fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it in a container?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA young tree can be container-grown, but long-term success requires adequate root space and ongoing canopy management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it arrive with fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe listing is for a live tree. The selected nursery option determines size and fruiting status; the illustration does not guarantee fruit on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLocal pickup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop The Island Gardeners in Palm Bay, Florida, convenient to Melbourne and the Space Coast. Select the available nursery option and follow checkout pickup instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow what you eat and eat what you grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Island Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"3 Gal","offer_id":47978156163261,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Gal","offer_id":47978156196029,"sku":null,"price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/bradenton-loquat-tree-island-gardeners.png?v=1791682720","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/bradenton-loquat-tree","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}