Fruit Tree Database

Fruit Type

Other

Variety/Cultivar

Loquat, many varieties available.

Fruit Description

Small, bright yellow, round fruit that is sweet/tart, with a single large shiny seed. Skin is tough and not eaten. Some varieties are more pear or tear-dropped shape, and can have multiple seeds. Colour can vary between yellow and orange.

Common Uses

Eating fresh, making into jelly

Origin

South America

Pollination

Self-fertile

Chill Hours

Low chill

Blossom Time

Autumn, April-May in central Vic

Harvest Time

Very early, October - November

Production Notes

Tree is vigorous, spreading, with dark green strongly veined leaves.

Disease Susceptibility

Fruit fly and carpophilus beetles both love loquats, however they ripen very early in the season, often before the pests have emerged

Images

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