Lukat/Loquat or Eriobotrya japonica is an evergreen tree that is cultivated for ornamental purposes, as well as its fruit. While native to southern China, Loquat is commercially cultivated in India. A majority of the cultivation occurs within Punjab. The trees can grow as tall as 5-10 meters tall, but average around 3-4 meters. Loquat is unusual in its fruiting as it flowers and bears fruit from Autumn through Spring. Lukat fruit grow in clusters. The fruit are ovular, round, or pear shaped, and range from orange to yellow in color;. The fruit are typically sweetest when they are soft and yellow. *Due to limited quantity, absolutely no replacements will be considered for these plants for any reason. Please ensure you know how to properly receive, acclimate, and care for these plants before ordering. Order at your risk. Note about all plant sales: Our plants are healthy at the time of shipping and we pack with the utmost care. ALL SALES FINAL on plants! It is your responsibility to check your mail after ordering a live plant! It is natural for some branch or leaves to fall in transit. Due to strict customs regulations we cannot ship plants outside mainland USA.
