| Weight | 17 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 10 × 48 in |
| Tree Size | 3 Gallon Tree |
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$40.00
Christmas Loquat – Festive Winter Harvest
The Christmas Loquat variety is known for its festive fruiting time, often ripening around the holiday season. It produces medium-sized fruits with a balanced sweet-tart flavor, making it ideal for fresh eating and preserves.
Tree Characteristics:
• Size & Growth: Reaches about 15-20 feet tall but can be pruned to maintain a height of 8-12 feet, which makes it easy to manage in small spaces.
• Planting Zone: USDA Zones 8-10.
• Container Suitability: Can be grown in containers, especially in cooler climates where the tree needs to be brought indoors during winter.
• Flowers: Clusters of small white blooms appear in the fall, adding beauty to the garden before fruiting.
• Fruit: Medium-sized yellow-orange fruits, with a sweet and slightly tangy flavor, ripen in late fall to early winter.
Use: Great for fresh eating, making pies, preserves, or jams. The timing of the fruiting around Christmas adds to its charm as a garden tree.
Standout Feature: Its late-season harvest makes it special. The ability to pick fresh fruit during the holiday season is a major selling point for this variety.
Care Tips: Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. It’s a hardy and resilient tree but should be pruned to maintain shape and size for home gardens.
SHIPPING
Carriers and Services
We ship all orders via UPS, offering Standard, Expedited, and Overnight services. Shipping costs and delivery times depend on your location and the selected service.
Winter Shipping Advisory
Cold Weather Alert: Tropical trees are highly sensitive to cold temperatures. During colder months, our greenhouses maintain warm, optimal conditions for growth, which makes plants more vulnerable to cold damage during shipping.
Recommendations: If temperatures along the shipping route are below 40°F, we recommend holding your order until it’s safe to ship. We will notify you if a delay is necessary.
No Freeze Warranty: We do not guarantee plants shipped during freezing conditions. Shipping in cold weather is at the buyer’s discretion and risk.
Shipping Schedule
Local (In-State) Shipments: Orders ship Monday through Wednesday to ensure delivery before the weekend. Most locations within the state receive deliveries in 1 to 2 days.
Out-of-State Shipments: Orders ship primarily on Monday and Tuesday to avoid weekend delays.
Packaging and Damage Claims
Plants are carefully packaged to minimize the risk of damage during transit. However, if damage occurs, you must contact us within 24 hours of delivery.
Submit clear photos of the packaging and the plant to southeden@outlook.com. Claims cannot be processed without photos.
Order Processing and Pickup
Orders placed before 5:00 PM are processed the same business day.
Local pickups are available between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays and are processed on the same day.
Returns
All sales are final.
Due to agricultural regulations, we cannot accept returns or exchanges on any items, including live tropical trees.
If you receive an incorrect or damaged item, contact us at southeden@outlook.com within 3 days of delivery. Claims must include clear photos of the packaging and item to be reviewed. We’ll work with you to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Thank you for supporting South Eden Edible Nursery! We appreciate your understanding and are committed to ensuring your plants arrive in the best possible condition.
