Big Jim
loquat(Eriobotrya japonica)
90 days to maturity
A popular California home-garden cultivar named for CRFG founding board member Jim Neitzel, known for large, easy-to-peel fruit and reliable self-fertility.
Flavor Profile
Juicy, flavorful, sweet-tart flesh often likened to a citrus-flavored apricot.
Visual Characteristics
Large, round to oblong fruit about 1.5 inches in diameter with pale orange-yellow, easy-to-peel skin and orange-yellow flesh; 2-4 seeds.
Growing Tips
Self-fertile; ripens mid-spring. A good choice for home orchards wanting large fruit without a pollinizer.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.