<p>Evergreen, self-fruiting tree or shrub has large, shiny leaves that emerge bright orange-red, slowly maturing to green. White flowers emerge in spring, followed by medium sized, orange, teardrop-shaped fruit with flavors reminiscent of apricot. Vigorous, late-season variety.</p> <p>Plant with <a title="Fruiting Loquat Can Be Planted With Tropical Guava" href="https://idiggreenacres.com/products/tropical-guava">Tropical Guava</a></p> <h5>Characteristics</h5> <ul> <li> <strong>Landscape Size:</strong> 15'-30' tall, 15'-30' wide</li> <li> <strong>Light Requirement:</strong> <span>Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade</span> </li> <li> <strong>Water Needs:</strong> Moderate</li> <li> <strong>USDA Zone:</strong><span> 8a</span> </li> <li> <b>Growth Habit:</b> Upright, Rounded</li> <li> <strong>Growth Rate:</strong> Moderate</li> <li> <strong>Attributes:</strong> Evergreen, Attracts Birds, Fruiting, Edible Fruit</li> </ul> <p><em>See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.</em></p> <span style="display: none !important;" id="smoothie-cs-data">greenall-plantingmix,corona-174-pruning-lopper-24,tropical-guava,dr-earth-natural-wonder-174-fruit-tree-fertilizer,treestakes2x8kit</span>