Yehuda loquat
Eriobotrya japonica 'Yehuda'
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall5 to 8 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Winter
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Yehuda' loquat (Eriobotrya japonica 'Yehuda') is a shrub or small tree for the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry soil. The large fruit have yellow-orange flesh, mild sweetness, and a small seed. It is grown for fresh eating, jams, and jellies. Fragrant white flowers open in winter and draw bees and hummingbirds, so plant it in a sunny, protected spot.
Pairs well with Duke blueberry, Opalescent apple, and Elfin mother of thyme.