Eriobotrya deflexa |
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Bronze Loquat |
Description
A small, evergreen tree with large leaves that are reddish bronze and turn green as they mature, this loquat is highlighted by clusters of small, white, fragrant flowers that are borne in the spring on branch tips.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Bronze, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Espalier, Multi-trunk Tree, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Lawn, Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water trees and shrubs by deep-soaking occasionally with low-volume irrigation equipment (drip, micro-sprays, or bubblers) to promote healthy, deep rooting.