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5 fresh small to large loquat seeds. The botanical name for these yummy little fruits is Eeiobotrya Japonica. They are a super sweet yellow fruit with the slightest tang that is tantalizing to the palate to say the least!

Health benefits of Loquat fruits are numerous : Loquats are very low in calories; rich in insoluble dietary fiber, pectin. Pectin retains moisture in the colon and thus functions as bulk laxative and by this way, it helps to protect the colon mucous membrane by decreasing exposure time to toxic substances as well as binding to cancer causing chemicals in the colon.Pectin has also been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels by decreasing its re-absorption in the colon by binding bile acids resulting in its excretion from the body.

Loquat fruit is an excellent source of vitamin-A (provides about 1528 IU per 100g), and phenolic flvonoid antioxidants such as chlorogenic acid, neo-chlorogenic acid, hydroxybenzoic acid, feruloylquinic acid, protocatechuic acid, epicatechin, coumaric acids and ferulic acid. Ripen fruits have more chlorogenic acid concentrations.

Vitamin A maintains integrity of mucus membranes and skin. Lab studies have shown that consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin-A and flavonoids helps to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.

Fresh fruit is very rich in potassium and some B-complex vitamins such as folates, vitamin B-6 and niacin and contain small amounts of vitamin-C. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids, helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.

It is also a good source of iron, copper, calcium, manganese, and other minerals. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. Iron is required for as a cofactor in cellular oxidation as well for red blood cell formation.

Loquat trees are pretty easy to grow. They are evergreen so that means green foliage all year!

Questions & Comments

Loquats have a similar taste and flavor as that of apples, tart, and sweet with a very pleasant aroma. The flesh of the ripe fruit is very soft. Loquat's leaves are also used to make herbal tea in many parts of the world.

If you are unsure about your growing zone please visit this website http://www.garden.org/zipzone/ . By adding your zip code the site let you know what zone you are located in. I have also posted the zones that are acceptable for growing loquats.

Eriobotrya japonica is an evergreen large shrub or small tree, with a rounded crown, short trunk and woolly new twigs. The tree can grow to 5–10 metres (16–33 ft) tall, but is often smaller, about 3–4 metres (9.8–13 ft).

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Jun 4th, 2012 at 9:47:56 AM PDT by

fanned & watching area code 73106 (OK) can it come inside in winter???

Jun 5th, 2012 at 10:56:03 PM PDT by

Yes, loquats make good container plants. Plant in well-drained soil. Loquats do best in areas with full sun or partial shade. Provide moderate to regular amounts of water. For this heavy fruit producers I recommend removing fruit often to let remaining fruit increase in size and to keep limbs from breaking.

Jun 6th, 2012 at 1:21:40 PM PDT by

But will these seeds produce trees that are true to type? Most fruit trees/shrubs do not.

Jun 8th, 2012 at 5:03:52 PM PDT by

The tree that produced these seeds were grown from the same seeds produced by a huge mother tree. As with all seeds you will get some genetic variation, but that doesn't mean there is something wrong with the seeds. What "type" are you expecting? The seeds are viable and will produce loquats when the trees are mature enough to bear fruit.

Jun 8th, 2012 at 5:54:41 PM PDT by

How many years from seed to tree that bears fruit (estimate)?

Jun 8th, 2012 at 6:37:11 PM PDT by

Loquats should begin to bear fruit within 2 to 3 years. A well-developed older tree can easily produce a 100 pounds of fruit each growing season.

Jun 8th, 2012 at 6:54:31 PM PDT by

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