Japanese Loquat 'NESPERA'

Looking for fruit that is not only delicious but also looks distinctive? Rojaus medelynas offers a grafted Japanese loquat (Eriobotrya japonica), also called yellow plum. This ornamental, hardy, fast-bearing tree will beautify your garden and delight you with refreshing fruit that tastes like an exotic blend of pineapple and plum.

🌱 Benefits of choosing a grafted plant from Rojaus medelynas:

• Earlier fruiting: you may enjoy fruit in the first year after planting.

• A high-quality, healthy and sturdy plant.

• Suitable for growing both in a pot and in the open ground.

• A hardy, easy-care plant that attracts bees and other pollinators.

🍑 Fruit:
Yellow, with thin, tender skin; juicy and sweet with a refreshing pineapple note. Excellent eaten fresh or used for jams, compotes, cakes, juices and even delicious liqueurs.

💚 Health benefits:
Japanese loquat is a treasure trove of vitamins: it is rich in vitamin A (for eye and skin health), vitamin C (for a stronger immune system), fibre (for better digestion) and antioxidants (for slower ageing). It also has diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Plant in a 5 L pot, 150–160 cm tall.

Link to see the fruit; See how the loquat grows