{"product_id":"loquat-tree-scientifically-known-as-eriobotrya-japonica","title":"Loquat tree, scientifically known as Eriobotrya japonica.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen fruit tree with large, glossy dark-green leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces clusters of fragrant white flowers in autumn and winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBears sweet, juicy yellow-orange fruits in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit has a flavour often described as a mix of apricot, peach, and citrus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrows to approximately 3–8 metres tall and wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Full sun to part shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Regular watering while establishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ Tolerates light frost once mature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Delicious edible fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Attractive ornamental foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Fragrant flowers attract pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Suitable for home orchards and backyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruiting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsually fruits in spring to early summer in Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrees can begin producing fruit within 2–5 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruits are best eaten fresh but are also excellent for jams, chutneys, desserts, and preserves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrune lightly after fruiting to maintain shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilise in spring and late summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect developing fruit from birds if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gill Plant Nursery Mildura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48317304799473,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/3666\/2257\/files\/2A44F163-41D9-492B-AB53-21CF11D36E35.jpg?v=1781513249","url":"https:\/\/httpsgillplantnurserymildura.com\/products\/loquat-tree-scientifically-known-as-eriobotrya-japonica","provider":"Gill Plant Nursery Mildura","version":"1.0","type":"link"}