Description: You will receive ONE rooted Loquat plant seedling. These plants are around a year old and typically 7-8 inches measured from the soil line. Also known as "Pipa plant", and "Eriobotrya Japonica". See 2nd picture for representation of what you will receive. Loquat fruits are very sweet and are a tasty treat. They taste like a tangy blend of citrus, mango, peaches, and apricots. You have to try it. The fruit is yellow and soft, about the size of a lime. It can be very addicting. It is native to Asia. Loquat plants are very easy to grow too. The plants require minimal maintenance and once established, produce fruits every Spring. The trees are also very beautiful, and will look nice wherever you plant it, such as in your front lawn or backyard grove. Loquat fruits can be eaten as a snack on the go. They can also be made into jams or incorporated into baked goods such as cakes, muffins, cookies, and bread. They can also be sliced into salads, or added to stir-fries. Loquat smoothies, loquat ice cream, loquat sorbets, loquat salsas, the list goes on. Loquat fruits are said to have many health benefits: Loquat fruits are a source of essential nutrients. The fruits contain vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber. Some studies suggest that the compounds present in loquats, such as triterpenes and flavonoids, exhibit anti-inflammatory properties. These properties may help reduce inflammation in the body and potentially alleviate symptoms of inflammatory conditions. Please note: This listing is not for selling the Loquat fruit. You will receive a plant for growing. Will be shipped bare-root with a bit of substrate. Pot and soil will not be included. You provide soil and pot. Full instructions to care for the plant will be included with order. We do combine shipping to save you money. You just put everything in your cart and click on "request total from seller". Then we figure the cost, send you a total, and you pay that amount. You need to do this from a desktop or laptop computer, because the phone app does not support this feature. But if you really have to buy from the phone app, just go ahead and pay the total that it requests, and we will refund whatever postage you overpaid, after we put everything in the shipping box and figure out the actual cost of shipping. Any excess shipping will be refunded. Just send us a message saying you ordered and want us to refund the difference.
Price: 16 USD
Location: San Lorenzo, California
End Time: 2024-09-11T03:22:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Dry, Sub-tropical, Temperate, Tropical
Fruit Type: Loquat
Common Name: Loquat
Tree Type: Fruit
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 8 (10 to 20 °F)
Soil Type: Loam, Peat, Saline, Sand, Silt
Aspect: East-facing
Brand: Tree
Plant Form: Plant Plug/Seedling
Soil pH: Neutral
Season of Interest: April
Type: Fruits & Fruit Trees
Watering: Light
Genus: Loquat
Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Foliage: Evergreen
Features: Fast Growing
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States