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Loquat Planting Guide

Loquat is an attractive evergreen tree producing clusters of small, tangy-sweet, apricot-colored fruits in late winter to early spring. It also serves as an ornamental shade tree.

Eriobotrya japonica · Fruit · Rosaceae family · 730–1825 days to maturity

Where Can You Grow Loquat?

Loquat Growing Regions

Click any state to see the Loquat planting schedule for that location.

AL — Zone 7b AL AR — Zone 7b AR AZ — Zone 8a AZ CA — Zone 9a CA CO — Zone 5a CO CT — Zone 6b CT DE — Zone 7a DE FL — Zone 9a FL GA — Zone 7b GA IA — Zone 5a IA ID — Zone 5b ID IL — Zone 5b IL IN — Zone 6a IN KS — Zone 6a KS KY — Zone 6b KY LA — Zone 8b LA MA — Zone 6a MA MD — Zone 7a MD ME — Zone 4b ME MI — Zone 5b MI MN — Zone 4a MN MO — Zone 6a MO MS — Zone 8a MS MT — Zone 4b MT NC — Zone 7a NC ND — Zone 3b ND NE — Zone 5a NE NH — Zone 5a NH NJ — Zone 7a NJ NM — Zone 6b NM NV — Zone 6b NV NY — Zone 5b NY OH — Zone 6a OH OK — Zone 7a OK OR — Zone 7a OR PA — Zone 6a PA RI — Zone 6b RI SC — Zone 8a SC SD — Zone 4a SD TN — Zone 7a TN TX — Zone 8a TX UT — Zone 5b UT VA — Zone 7a VA VT — Zone 4b VT WA — Zone 7a WA WI — Zone 4b WI WV — Zone 6a WV WY — Zone 4a WY AK — Zone 2a AK HI — Zone 11a HI
Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Planting Dates by Zone

Zone Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Harvest
Zone 7a — — Apr 15 —
Zone 7b — — Apr 8 —
Zone 8a — — Mar 29 —
Zone 8b — — Mar 18 —
Zone 9a — — Feb 24 —
Zone 9b — — Feb 8 —
Zone 10a — — Jan 15 —
Zone 10b — — Jan 15 —

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

Water

Moderate — regular watering

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Hardiness Zones

Zone 7a – 10b

Growing Tips

Plant in a sheltered location to protect winter flowers from frost. Loquats are self-fertile but produce better with cross-pollination. Thin fruit clusters for larger individual fruits.

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Loquat by State

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to grow Loquat?

Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) takes 730 to 1825 days from planting to harvest. Exact timing depends on your variety, growing conditions, and USDA zone.

What zones can Loquat grow in?

Loquat can be grown in USDA zones 7a through 10b. Use the planting calendar above to find the exact dates for your zone.

How much sun does Loquat need?

Growing Loquat requires Full Sun (6-8+ hours), Moderate — regular watering, and soil pH of 6 to 7.5.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.

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