Champagne Loquat Tree
Eriobotrya japonica 'Champagne'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Champagne Loquat Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring, Winter
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Harvest Time
Growing Zones 8-11
Let's make a toast to one tasty and dependable Loquat tree! The Champagne Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica 'Champagne') is adored for its sweet flesh with a sparkling hint of champagne flavor. If you're looking for the perfect handful of early-season fruit, this tree will happily provide and please your palate!
Fill your spring with clusters of sweet but tangy fruit! The Champagne Loquat produces tasty fruit that resembles a small Apricot with chewy skin and a juicy smooth texture. The large white oval-shaped fruits from the Champagne Loquat are particularly juicy. They have a great balance of sweet and tangy to help you ring in spring the right way.
Planting and Application:
Loquat Trees are also appreciated for their ornamental appearance. It has shiny, thick green leaves that grow up to a foot in length. They're lance-shaped and leathery with intricate veins. When the wind blows, you'll notice the underside is an autumnal orange.
It also offers fall and winter interest since it flowers during these times. The Champagne Loquat offers a delightful sight as a specimen plant or container plant. This self-fruiting tree makes an ideal background shrub, too.
- Champagne is one of the rare white-fleshed selections
- High sugar and acid for fruit salads, jam, jelly, chutney and baking
- A great source of natural vitamin A, B6, potassium, and fiber
- Self-fruitful variety, but larger crops with a pollinating partner like Big Jim or Nugget
- Hardy USDA growing zones 8 through 11
#ProPlantTips for Care:
For best performance, plant your Champagne Loquat in low moisture soil with plenty of sunshine. Sunshine helps this tree produce its best fruit. Provide your tree full sun in a fertile, well-drained site with ample moisture during the fruiting season.
Some gardeners even thin the branches to help the fruit grow and sweeten. This tree, like all fruit trees, appreciates some pruning for air circulation and to improve the size of the fruit.
- Adapts well to a wide range of soil types
- Loquat tree care is easy with fertile ground, water management and proper fertilization
- Long fruiting time from March through June
- Prune for size, shape and even into hedges, screening and Espalier
This dependable subtropical evergreen is a great way to add winter and fall interest to your yard and bountiful Loquats to your recipes. Cheers to your wise decision to order your Champagne Loquat today at NatureHills.com!
