Bradenton loquat
Eriobotrya japonica 'Bradenton'
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
Size6 to 10 feet tall5 to 8 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Winter
- Bloom color
- White/cream
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'Bradenton' loquat (Eriobotrya japonica 'Bradenton') is a shrub for the food garden, grown for large, sweet fruit with great flavor. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun. The fragrant white flowers open in winter, when few pollinators are out. A cold snap can affect flowering or fruit set, so choose a sunny, protected spot. Planting two clones helps fruit set.
Pairs well with Persimmon, Blueberry, and Society garlic.