Eriobotrya japonica 'Coppertone' | Coppertone Loquat Tree - 150-200cm, 50lt ShrubEriobotrya japonica 'Coppertone is a tropical, evergreen shrub or small tree with dense, rounded crown, and long, narrow, exotic looking, leathery, glossy green leaves, bronze when they emerge, and hairy underneath. Very fragrant, pale pink flowers bloom in autumn. Flowers are rarely followed by edible orange yellow fruits. Attractive to bees and hummingbirds. Eriobotrya japonica 'Coppertone prefers fertile, loamy, moist, well drained soils. It
reddish-brown cones that mature in autumn
very decorative and adaptable
before the foliage
appear with copper tints in spring
It thrives in partial shade
It thrives on partial to full shade
boasting a clear stem of approximately 1 meter before branching out to form a well-rounded canopy
suitable for every garden – cottage
It doesn’t like dry conditions
Its foliage is rich
Actinidia chinensis is mostly cultivated for its fruit which is of delicious flavour
cherry-like fruits in autumn