'Mogi' Loquat Scion Wood

MOGI LOQUAT  

Flavor:  Mild Lychee Taste
Fruit Size:  Small-Medium-Large
Fruit Type:  Yellow, Occasionally Boxy or Odd Shaped, Super Juicy
Growth Habits:  Balanced Canopy, Moderate Vigor
Season:  Mid
Tolerances:  Resistant to Drought, Mostly Shade, Heat, Humidity, Wet, Wind, Pests & Diseases, Cold
Growing Zone:  8A or higher (9 is Perfect)
Positioning:  Part Sun
Special:  Highest known shade tolerance, great for fruit juices and fermentation for wines, unique fruit shapes, usually makes a second crop annually

The Mogi is a rare Japanese variety which has been used mostly for drinks. Due to the high juice content and refreshing tropical flavor, these are the best for making fruit drinks or fermenting for delicious wines. Due to the native area where it originated, Mogi has developed an extreme tolerance to shade, and fruits prolifically no matter where it is planted in relation to sunlight and makes for possible ideal indoor growing conditions for northerners or beach front homes. Randomly makes odd-shaped fruits, which can be boxy, conjoined or even extremely large with clusters of seeds. Due to its similarity in taste and texture with lychees, many Asian restaurants incorporate the use of Mogi loquats peeled and sliced in halves to supplement or even replace the more costly lychees on their menus and buffets. Due to making secondary crops most years, there is a heightened value in utilizing this loquat commercially.