JAPANESE LOQUAT-Eriobotrya japonica Chill: LOW Zone 8a

• 10-15 feet tall by 10 feet wide
• Native to China, this evergreen shrub or small tree has outstanding qualities
• Showy blooms, but although tree is safe to 10 degrees, blooms will freeze at 26 degrees and then not bear fruit
• Fairly pest resistant Disease resistant
• Sun to shade, drought tolerant Heat tolerant
• Self-fertile, but as per usual produces more and larger fruit with pollinizer
• The 1- to 2-inch-wide orange, red or yellow loquats are rounded, oval or pear-shaped with downy or smooth skin
• Zone 8a low chill hours