Loquat Tree Live Plant – Eriobotrya japonica | Sweet Yellow Fruit | 2–3 Ft Starter Tree | Edible Fruit Tree | Bare Root

Start your own home fruit garden with this live Loquat Tree (Eriobotrya japonica), valued for its glossy evergreen foliage, fragrant flowers, and delicious yellow-orange fruit with sweet, tangy flavor when fully ripe. Also known as Japanese Loquat, Mispéro, or Níspero, this productive fruit tree is a beautiful choice for home gardens, backyard orchards, and suitable containers. The plant is a live starter tree approximately 2–3 feet tall and is shipped bare root, so prompt planting after arrival is important. With proper sunlight, watering, and care, your loquat can develop into an attractive fruit-bearing tree.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Loquat Tree starter plant
✔️ Botanical name: Eriobotrya japonica
✔️ Approximate height: 2–3 feet
✔️ Sweet yellow fruit variety
✔️ Edible fruit-producing tree
✔️ Shipped bare root
✔️ Suitable for home gardens, orchards, and containers
✔️ Planting and growing instructions included

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Loquat / Japanese Loquat / Mispéro / Níspero
Botanical Name: Eriobotrya japonica
Plant Type: Evergreen fruit tree
Growth Stage: Live starter tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun for best growth and fruit production
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; reduce watering once established and avoid constantly wet soil
Mature Height: Approximately 10–25 feet, depending on growing conditions and pruning
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 8–10
Container Friendly: Yes, especially with regular pruning and appropriate container size

💡 Care Tip: Because this tree is shipped bare root, plant it promptly after arrival. Keep the roots from drying out before planting and water thoroughly once planted. Provide full sun and well-draining soil, and avoid excessive moisture around the roots. Young trees need time to establish before producing fruit, so consistent care and patience will help support future harvests.