Illustrated pale yellow-orange Champagne loquats on a leafy branch, a tree in the background, cut fruit with pale flesh, and The Island Gardeners branding.

Champagne Loquat Tree – Sweet Pale-Flesh Japanese Plum

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$59.99
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Illustrated pale yellow-orange Champagne loquats on a leafy branch, a tree in the background, cut fruit with pale flesh, and The Island Gardeners branding.
  • Illustrated pale yellow-orange Champagne loquats on a leafy branch, a tree in the background, cut fruit with pale flesh, and The Island Gardeners branding.
  • Cluster of pale yellow-orange loquats among broad dark green leaves.
  • Sunlit yellow-orange loquats on a branch among long green leaves.
Champagne Loquat Tree – Sweet Pale-Flesh Japanese Plum

Champagne Loquat Tree – Sweet Pale-Flesh Japanese Plum

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Champagne Loquat Tree

Sweet fruit with lively tang • Evergreen foliage • A spring food-forest harvest

Product description

Imagine picking golden loquats from your own garden while many summer fruit trees are still preparing for their season. Champagne Loquat brings fresh fruit, beautiful foliage, and year-round greenery to your landscape.

Champagne is a named selection of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica), also known as Japanese plum or Japanese medlar. Its medium-to-large, pear-shaped fruit has pale yellow to pale orange skin, white-to-light-yellow flesh, and a sweet flavor with a lively tang. UF/IFAS also describes spicy flavor notes. Fruit has a thin peel and commonly two seeds. Loquat belongs to the rose family, Rosaceae; the common name “Japanese plum” does not make it a true plum.

Flavor and uses

Enjoy 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.

Why Grow Champagne Loquat?

  • Add a seasonal harvest ahead of many summer fruits.
  • Bring attractive evergreen foliage to an edible landscape.
  • Enjoy fresh fruit that is seldom found in supermarkets.
  • Create a shaded garden focal point with edible appeal.

Growth and placement

Allow room for a substantial canopy. Loquats generally reach 20–35 feet without size management; this is a species estimate rather than a verified Champagne-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.

Florida harvest and food-forest planning

UF/IFAS lists Champagne as a mid-to-late-season cultivar, corresponding to March–May in Florida. Use this as a seasonal estimate rather than a fixed promise. Flowers usually appear in fall and early winter. Local weather and maturity affect ripening.

The tree normally has one seasonal crop, picked over several weeks as clusters ripen. Multiple picking dates do not mean repeated year-round crops.

Harvest Planner label: Spring — mid-to-late loquat season.
Estimated month filters: March, April, May.
Planner note: Cultivar-based Florida estimate; refine with observations of Champagne in Palm Bay.
My Food Forest: Pair with summer and fall harvests to distribute fruit availability across the year.

Pollination

Champagne is reported as self-infertile in cultivar references. Plan to grow another genetically different loquat variety nearby with overlapping bloom to support fruit set. Insect pollinators transfer the pollen. Do not advertise Champagne as reliably self-fruitful.

Care in Palm Bay and Central Florida

Choose 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.

Quick Growing Information

Feature Details
Botanical name Eriobotrya japonica ‘Champagne’
Common names Loquat; Japanese plum; Japanese medlar
Family Rosaceae
Habit Evergreen fruit tree
General loquat size About 20–35 feet unpruned; pruning affects size
Fruit Pale yellow-orange skin; white-to-light-yellow flesh; sweet-tangy
Light Full sun
Soil Well-drained
Champagne Florida harvest March–May; variable
Pollination Another variety with overlapping bloom recommended
Cold concern Blooms and developing fruit are more sensitive than the tree

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Champagne the same as a seedling loquat?
Champagne is a named selection. Seedlings may differ from the parent. Confirm the actual nursery propagation method when choosing your tree.

How soon will it fruit?
Vegetatively 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.

Does Champagne need another loquat tree?
Plan for another loquat variety with overlapping bloom. Champagne is reported as self-infertile, so a single isolated tree should not be sold with a promise of reliable fruiting.

Can I grow it in a container?
A young tree can be container-grown, but long-term success requires adequate root space and ongoing canopy management.

Will it arrive with fruit?
The listing is for a live tree. The selected nursery option determines size and fruiting status; the illustration does not guarantee fruit on arrival.

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Shop The Island Gardeners in Palm Bay, Florida, convenient to Melbourne and the Space Coast. Select the available nursery option and follow checkout pickup instructions.

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