Plant Database
Bronze Loquat Tree
Eriobotrya deflexa
The Bronze Loquat is a striking ornamental evergreen, grown exclusively for its spectacular foliage and elegant form. While it produces inedible fruit, its vibrant coppery-red new growth that matures to a deep glossy green makes it a superb choice for hedges, privacy screens, or as a standalone sculptural specimen.
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A non-fruiting ornamental variety prized for its exceptional foliage. New leaves emerge a brilliant bronze or scarlet red, maturing to a deep, glossy green.
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Fruit is small, sour, and not suitable for eating.
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A fast-growing (for a loquat), dense evergreen tree or large shrub with a naturally neat, rounded to umbrella-shaped canopy.
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Excellent for use as a tall hedge, screen, or windbreak due to its dense branching habit.
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Provides year-round visual interest, especially with the colorful flushes of new growth in spring and fall.
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Tolerates pruning exceptionally well, making it easy to shape and maintain.
Flavor Profile:
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N/A – This plant is grown solely for ornamental purposes. The fruit is inedible.
Best Uses:
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Primary Use: A superb evergreen screen, tall hedge, or privacy plant.
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Secondary Use: A striking focal point or architectural plant in the landscape.