'Wolfe' Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) Seeds

'Wolfe' Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) Seeds

Flavor:  Very Sweet Nectar/Honeysuckle Taste
Fruit Size:  Medium
Fruit Type:  Yellow, Firm Juicy Flesh, Aromatic
Growth Habits:  Vigorous Balanced Canopy, Highly Prolific
Season:  Early to Mid
Tolerances:  Resistant to Drought, Shade, Heat, Humidity, Wet, Wind, Pests & Diseases, Very Cold
Growing Zone:  7B or higher (9 is Perfect)
Positioning:  Full Sun, Part Sun 

The Wolfe is amongst the best flavored Loquat of all the older cultivars. Discovered during the 60’s at the University of Florida in Homestead, this Advance seedling showed incredible potential and became an immediate must have for gardeners. Having a great cold and shade tolerance, this one has proven perfect for the backyard grower. Seedlings of the Wolfe maintain nice vigor and make strong root stocks for grafting.

Be advised that the actual fruit of a seedling will not be the same as its parentage, but many physical properties of the tree’s genetic markers may carry over, such as size, growing patterns, prolificity, resistances and tolerances. Also, actual fruit does tend to be similar in many regards and may even have an improved flavor if you are fortunate.  Our loquats are pollinated with only improved cultivars and the seeds will carry over much of the desirable characteristics and qualities.

Our loquat seeds have been freshly harvested for the season and have a shelf life of approximately 6 months and should be planted as soon as possible once received.  Loquat seeds must be germinated in moist-dry conditions (not wet), and prefer coarse sandy, loamy soils with a good mix of fine pine bark particulates and humus--extremely well-draining.  Loquats are not heavy feeders, and the use of fast-release fertilizers should be avoided.  Only fertilize with slow-release, light feeds with micros such as polymer-coated controlled-release for supplying mineral nutrients.