Big Jim Loquat – Grafted Tree Live Plant | 1–2 Feet Tall | Shipped in 6 Inch Pot Large Sweet Orange Fruit | Self-Fertile | Grafted for Quality Production

Grow one of the largest loquat varieties available with this grafted Big Jim Loquat tree, approximately 1 to 2 feet tall and shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot. This well-rooted live plant is grafted to ensure strong growth, reliable fruiting, and true-to-type quality.

‘Big Jim’ is famous for producing exceptionally large, rounded orange fruit with sweet, juicy orange flesh. It is one of the most popular production loquats due to its impressive fruit size and excellent flavor. The tree features large glossy green leaves and develops into a beautiful globe-shaped canopy.

Harvest season typically runs from April through May in warm climates. This variety is self-fertile, meaning it can produce fruit on its own without a second tree.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live grafted Big Jim Loquat tree
✔️ Height: approximately 1–2 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in 6-inch nursery pot
✔️ Strong, 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: Young grafted tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water deeply but allow soil to dry slightly between watering
Mature Height: 15–20 feet (smaller with pruning)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Harvest Season: April–May
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes (with pruning)
Pollination: Self-fertile

💡 Care Tip: Protect young trees from frost during their first winter. Light annual pruning helps maintain shape and encourages better fruit production.