Big Jim Loquat – Eriobotrya japonica ‘Big Jim’ Live Seedling Tree | 2–3 Feet Tall | Shipped in 3 Gallon Pot Extra-Large Sweet Fruit | Cold Hardy | Self-Fertile Variety

Grow impressive, oversized loquats at home with this Big Jim Loquat seedling tree, approximately 2–3 feet tall and shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot with a healthy, established root system.

‘Big Jim’ is known for producing the largest fruit of any production loquat variety. The fruit is very large, rounded, and bright orange with sweet, juicy orange flesh and excellent flavor. Harvest season typically runs from April through May, making it a reliable spring fruit producer.

This variety forms a beautiful, large-leafed evergreen tree with a rounded canopy. It is self-fertile, meaning one tree can produce fruit on its own. Hardy down to approximately 12°F, Big Jim is more cold-tolerant than many tropical fruit trees.

You will receive a healthy seedling tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Big Jim loquat seedling tree
✔️ Height: approximately 2–3 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in 3-gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, established root system
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Big Jim Loquat
Botanical Name: Eriobotrya japonica ‘Big Jim’
Plant Type: Evergreen fruit tree
Growth Stage: Seedling tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 15–25 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Harvest Season: April–May
Cold Hardiness: Down to approximately 12°F
USDA Zones: 8–10
Container Friendly: Yes when pruned and maintained

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best fruit production. Prune after harvest to maintain size and encourage strong branching.