{"product_id":"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","title":"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","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eGrow impressive, oversized loquats at home with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eBig Jim Loquat seedling tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e2–3 feet tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and shipped in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e3-gallon nursery pot\u003c\/strong\u003e with a healthy, established root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e‘Big Jim’ is known for producing the \u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"495\"\u003elargest fruit of any production loquat variety\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fruit is very large, rounded, and bright orange with \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"583\"\u003esweet, juicy orange flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e and excellent flavor. Harvest season typically runs from \u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eApril through May\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a reliable spring fruit producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eThis variety forms a beautiful, large-leafed evergreen tree with a rounded canopy. It is \u003cstrong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eself-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning one tree can produce fruit on its own. Hardy down to approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e12°F\u003c\/strong\u003e, Big Jim is more cold-tolerant than many tropical fruit trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eYou will receive a healthy seedling tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e✔️ 1 live Big Jim loquat seedling tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 2–3 feet tall\u003cbr data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e✔️ Shipped in 3-gallon nursery pot\u003cbr data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e✔️ Healthy, established root system\u003cbr data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eCommon Name: Big Jim Loquat\u003cbr data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eBotanical Name: Eriobotrya japonica ‘Big Jim’\u003cbr data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen fruit tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Seedling tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily preferred)\u003cbr data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eSoil: Well-draining soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eWatering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eMature Height: 15–25 feet (can be pruned smaller)\u003cbr data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate to fast\u003cbr data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eHarvest Season: April–May\u003cbr data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eCold Hardiness: Down to approximately 12°F\u003cbr data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 8–10\u003cbr data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1779\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes when pruned and maintained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best fruit production. Prune after harvest to maintain size and encourage strong branching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantNation111","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47815535067377,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify3_23_9b399e0c-a209-4df3-9e18-cffaaf88d415.jpg?v=1771477339","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/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","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}