Where does loquat grow? Growing area and origin distribution

Where do loquats like to grow?

Loquats grow on loquat trees, and loquat trees generally like to grow in warm and moist soil. At the same time, they also like places with sufficient sunlight, abundant fertilizer and water, and smooth drainage. Loquats are both ornamental trees and medicines for expectoration and cough relief.

Loquat belongs to the genus Eriobotrya, is suitable for warm and humid climates, and is mostly produced in Asia. It is widely grown in southern my country, including Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, and Taiwan.

Loquat Growth Environment

Loquat is a shade-tolerant plant. It prefers warm and humid soil with sufficient fertilizer and smooth drainage. At the same time, it also needs a well-ventilated and light-appropriate environment to grow, but avoid strong winds and strong light.

Loquat Growing Conditions

Loquat has high requirements for the temperature and rainfall of the growing environment, so when loquat grows, the temperature should be kept at around 12-15℃, not lower than -5℃ in winter, and not lower than 0℃ during the flowering period. At the same time, the average rainfall in the loquat producing area should be at most 1000㎜, and attention should be paid to the drainage problem in the producing area during the rainy season.