Bronze Loquat Plant Care

Bronze Loquat (Eriobotrya deflexa) belongs to the Rosaceae family within the Eriobotrya genus. Bronze Loquat is native to China, Taiwan and Vietnam. Bronze Loquat is also known as Chinese Loquat.

Bronze Loquat displays a small tree, spreading canopy growth habit, reaching up to 20 ft tall with a spread of approximately 20 ft. Bronze Loquat produces clusters of white, fragrant flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Bronze Loquat every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Bronze Loquat thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Eriobotrya deflexa tolerates temperatures of 50–85°F. Bronze Loquat prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Bronze Loquat to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Bronze Loquat every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Bronze Loquat is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Bronze Loquat can spread to about 20 ft (6.1 m) and reach about 20 ft (6 m) tall. Space plants about 20 ft (6.1 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Bronze Loquat while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Bronze Loquat is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Bronze Loquat can be propagated through seeds, air layering. Similar propagation techniques also apply to loquat plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Bronze Loquat is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Bronze Loquat grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Bronze Loquat is native to China, Taiwan and Vietnam. In cooler regions, grow Bronze Loquat as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.