{"product_id":"grafted-loquat-tree","title":"Loquat Tree – Grafted, Nursery-Selected Cultivar","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLoquat Tree – Grafted\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNursery-selected cultivar • Evergreen beauty • Seasonal fruit for your food forest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring fresh loquats and beautiful evergreen foliage to your edible landscape. Our grafted Loquat Tree (\u003cem\u003eEriobotrya japonica\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Japanese plum or Japanese medlar, offers a seasonal harvest and a striking garden presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing is for a grafted loquat tree. The cultivar supplied will be selected from those available at the nursery.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a general availability listing; a particular named cultivar is not guaranteed. Confirm the cultivar assigned to your tree with the nursery before completing your purchase if variety is important to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit size, shape, skin color, flesh color, sweetness, acidity, ripening period, and pollination needs vary with the cultivar. Product imagery is illustrative and does not promise the exact fruit shown.\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 a Grafted 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\u003eLoquats generally reach 20–35 feet without size management; cultivar and pruning affect final size. Allow space for the canopy, roots, and harvesting access. Grafting does not automatically make a tree dwarf. Plant away from overhead lines and buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlorida harvest and food-forest planning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe general Florida loquat season is February–May, with timing affected by cultivar, weather, location, and maturity. Flowers usually develop in fall and early winter. A tree normally produces one seasonal crop, harvested over several pickings as fruit ripens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Planner label:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter–spring; cultivar dependent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvisional month filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e February, March, April, May.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanner note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace the broad window with the supplied cultivar's expected season once identified. These filters do not promise fruit in every month.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Food Forest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Record the actual cultivar on the tree label and use local harvest observations to refine its calendar. Pair with summer and fall fruiting plants to spread harvests through the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePollination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollination needs depend on the cultivar supplied. Some loquats are self-fruitful, while others need a different cultivar with overlapping bloom. Cross-pollination can improve fruit set. Ask the nursery about the selected cultivar's pollination requirements before choosing a single-tree planting.\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\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\u003ePlant type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen fruit tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrafted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelected from nursery availability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 20–35 feet unpruned; cultivar and pruning affect size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance and flavor vary by cultivar\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\u003eFlorida harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally February–May; cultivar and conditions vary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePollination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirm requirements for the cultivar supplied\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 this tree grafted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This listing is for a grafted loquat tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich cultivar will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nursery selects a cultivar from available stock. A specific variety is not guaranteed under this general listing. Confirm with the nursery if you need a particular cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the fruit look exactly like the product image?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruit appearance varies by cultivar. The graphic illustrates loquat and does not represent a guaranteed fruit color, shape, size, or flesh color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow soon will it fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrafted loquats can begin bearing sooner than seedlings; general guidance for vegetatively propagated loquats is about 1–2 years after planting under suitable conditions. Actual timing depends on the tree's age, establishment, cultivar, and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a second loquat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis depends on the cultivar. Confirm its requirements with the nursery. Another compatible variety with overlapping bloom may improve fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow in a container?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA young tree can grow in a container with drainage. Long-term container growing requires adequate root space and regular canopy management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the tree arrive with fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruit on arrival is not guaranteed. Choose from the actual available nursery sizes and confirm current fruiting status if needed.\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. 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