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Plant Description
The nespoli tree (Eriobotrya japonica) has many common names, including the Japanese medlar, Japanese plum, nispero and, most commonly, loquat. This Chinese native, a citrus tree of the Rose family, develops leathery, glossy green foliage and reaches mature heights of 30 feet. Hardy in Sunset’s Climate Zones 6 through 31, this subtropical tree thrives best in mild temperatures that are free from extreme hot and cold.