'Kanko' Loquat Scion Wood

KANKO LOQUAT  

Flavor:  Rich Syrupy Taste
Fruit Size:  Medium
Fruit Type:  Orange, Dense & Firm Flesh
Growth Habits:  Balanced Canopy, Extremely Prolific
Season:  Late to Very Late
Tolerances:  Resistant to Drought, High Shade, Humidity, Wet, Wind, Extremely Cold
Growing Zone:  7A or higher (9 is Perfect)
Positioning:  Part Sun

The Kanko is known as one of the latest producing of the sweet orange varieties of loquats. Flavor is compelling and has a complex syrupy sweetness difficult to find in many sweeter fruits. The tree struggles more with extreme heat and direct sun unlike most loquats but is equally more adapted to cooler climates. Due to being such a late producer, it normally produces flowers after harsh winters expire and can deal nicely with chillier climates.  Canopy should be kept more open in humid climates to avoid succumbing to pests and diseases. Works well in a container but can reach a moderate size in ground with large amounts of fruit every year.