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Loquat
Eriobotrya japonica
fruit
Evergreen tree with fragrant flowers and sweet loquat fruit
In Zone 7b, right now
Not suited to Zone 7b
This one grows best in Zones 8a–10b. It may struggle in your area.
Edible?
Yes — fruit
Small space?
No — gets 25 ft tall
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
Yes — perennial
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