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Japanese wool medlar
Eriobotrya japonica Japanese woolly medlar
Japanese wool medlar
The Japanese wool medlar is also known as Loquat. It is a graceful plant of Asian origin. The fruits of the Japanese wool medlar taste like plum-apricot.
The fruits can be eaten raw. Ripening on the tree is recommended. Winter hardy to approx. -5ºC.
Pollination
Self-pollinating
Pruning
Pruning is almost not necessary. In winter, only prune away dead branches.
Fertilization
Apply fertilizer in the spring as soon as the plant has leaves.
Information about this species
Species Japanese medlar Location Sun/partial shade Flowering time March/April Picking time July/August Pruning time December/March Height 2-3m