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| common_names = Loquat, Japanese medlar, Nispero

| common_names = Loquat, Japanese medlar, Nispero

| growth_habit = tree

| growth_habit = tree

| high =     <!--- 1m (3 ft) -->

| high = ?m (10-30 ft)

| wide =    <!--- 65cm (25 inches) -->

| wide =    <!--- 65cm (25 inches) -->

| origin = SE China

| origin = SE China

| poisonous =    <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous -->

| poisonous =    <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous -->

| lifespan =     <!--- perennial, annual, etc -->

| lifespan = perennial

| exposure =    <!--- full sun, part-sun, semi-shade, shade, indoors, bright filtered (you may list more than 1) -->

| exposure =    <!--- full sun, part-sun, semi-shade, shade, indoors, bright filtered (you may list more than 1) -->

| water =     <!--- frequent, regular, moderate, drought tolerant, let dry then soak -->

| water = drought tolerant

| features =     <!--- flowers, fragrance, fruit, naturalizes, invasive -->

| features = fragrance, fruit

| hardiness =     <!--- frost sensitive, hardy, 5°C (40°F), etc -->

| hardiness = ?°C (12°F)

| bloom =    <!--- seasons which the plant blooms, if it is grown for its flowers -->

| bloom =    <!--- seasons which the plant blooms, if it is grown for its flowers -->

| usda_zones =     <!--- eg. 8-11 -->

| usda_zones = 7-11

| sunset_zones =    <!--- eg. 8, 9, 12-24, not available -->

| sunset_zones =    <!--- eg. 8, 9, 12-24, not available -->

| color = IndianRed

| color = IndianRed

'''Soil''': Loquats grow well on a variety of soils of moderate fertility, from light sandy loam to heavy clay and even limestone soils, but need good drainage.

'''Soil''': Loquats grow well on a variety of soils of moderate fertility, from light sandy loam to heavy clay and even limestone soils, but need good drainage.

Irrigation: Loquat trees are drought tolerant, but they will produce higher quality fruit with regular, deep watering. The trees should be watered at the swelling of blossoms and 2 to 3 waterings should be given during harvest time. The trees will not tolerate standing water.

'''Irrigation''': Loquat trees are drought tolerant, but they will produce higher quality fruit with regular, deep watering. The trees should be watered at the swelling of blossoms and 2 to 3 waterings should be given during harvest time. The trees will not tolerate standing water.

'''Fertilizing''': Loquats benefit from regular, light applications of nitrogen fertilizers, but too much nitrogen will reduce flowering. A good formula for applications of chemical fertilizer is 1 lb. of 6-6-6 NPK three times a year during the period of active growth for each tree 8 to 10 feet in height. To control excessive growth, other authorities recommend fertilizing only once a year in midwinter.

'''Fertilizing''': Loquats benefit from regular, light applications of nitrogen fertilizers, but too much nitrogen will reduce flowering. A good formula for applications of chemical fertilizer is 1 lb. of 6-6-6 NPK three times a year during the period of active growth for each tree 8 to 10 feet in height. To control excessive growth, other authorities recommend fertilizing only once a year in midwinter.