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Big Jim Loquat Tree - Eriobotrya Japonica

$95.00

Sizes:

5 Gallon ($95.00) 15 Gallon ($150.00)
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Big Jim Loquat Tree - Eriobotrya Japonica

Evergreen tree, 15–20 ft tall, producing fragrant fall blooms and extra-large, golden-orange loquats with sweet, apricot-like flavor in spring.
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Sizes:

5 Gallon ($95.00) 15 Gallon ($150.00)
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Plant Type: Evergreen

USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11

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Big Jim Loquat Tree For Sale

The Big Jim Loquat Tree is an evergreen fruit tree that thrives in warm, sunny climates. Known for its extra-large fruit and reliable harvests, it grows beautifully in subtropical gardens. In addition, it offers glossy green leaves that stay attractive year-round, making it both productive and ornamental.

Fruit Description:

Big Jim Loquats are famous for their impressive size, with clusters of golden-orange fruit that can grow up to three inches long. The flavor is sweet and juicy, similar to apricots, and perfect for eating fresh. They can also be used in jams, preserves, or desserts, giving you plenty of ways to enjoy the harvest.

Big Jim Loquat Tree Description:

This tree can reach about 15–20 feet tall with a broad, spreading canopy. It blooms in the fall with fragrant white flowers and sets fruit in spring, so you can look forward to an early-season harvest. Plus, its evergreen leaves and spring fruiting make it a standout addition to any yard. Hardy to about 12°F, it adapts well to many home orchards in mild climates.

Uses:

  • Eat fresh for a sweet and juicy snack
  • Make homemade jams, jellies, or preserves
  • Bake into pies, tarts, or other desserts
  • Add sweetness to fruit salads
  • Grow as an ornamental tree for beauty and harvests

Buy Big Jim Loquat Tree:

Visit our nursery to explore the Big Jim Loquat Tree (Eriobotrya japonica) along with other unique fruit varieties. Trees in 15-gallon containers are generally 4–5 feet tall with healthy branching and ready for planting in your home garden.

Step One:
Soil and Planting: Plant in soil that drains well. Dig a hole that is as deep as the tree’s roots and at least twice as wide.

Step Two:
Place the tree in the hole and backfill around the plant’s roots with a mixture of the native soil and high-quality planting mix that has washed sand and organic fertilizer.

Step Three:
Create a basin around the roots drip zone so that water collects. Water deeply until the roots and nearby soil is saturated and reaches field capacity.