LOQUAT - BESSELL BROWN

Bessel Brown fruit from Exclusion Orchard

Botanical Name: Eriobotrya japonica

Description

Large to very large fruit with large seed. Thick, orange skin resistant to bruising with firm golden coloured flesh. Pleasant mild flavour. The tree is hardy and well suited to a range of climates.

Image	Price	Avail.	Propagation	Size	Buy Options
	$34.00	36	Grafted	Large

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Loquat - Bessell Brown - Eriobotrya japonica

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Plant Information or Specifications

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Great For Kids (#GreatForKids)

Preferred Climate

Subtropical, Warm Temperate
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Grafted
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)

2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate

1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?

Sometimes, Yes, Yes (Often below -2)

Amount of leaves in Winter?

All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in Pots

Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements

Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?

Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest

4-5 Years

Sun or Shade

Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type

Good Drainage

Soil pH

Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months

September, October, November

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Loquat - Bessell Brown

I purchased a Bessell Brown 5 years ago and subjected it to neglect. This year, for the first time, the tree has fruited prolifically and, as we are in the middle of winter, no fruit fly has attacked the ripening fruit.Big delicious fruits! | Philippa - Ballandean, QLD 09-Jul-2013

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Loquat - Bessell Brown (Grafted)

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Update: 3599 days 19hrs

Comments: - I had a 7 year old seedling loquat that hardley ever flowered, and then turned up it's toes and died, so I'm trying this grafted variety in a new position.

Planted: 2009

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: horse manure, compost.

Pest Control: fruitfly, birds,bats.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

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Update: 2394 days 20hrs

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Purchased from Matildas early 2012.
Planted below the small dam.
Has never looked back
Nov 2012 has lots of new growth and about 1m tall

Planted: 2012

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pollination: Self Pollination

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Loquat - Bessell Brown (Grafted) ^8/10

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Update: 231 days 8hrs

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Love loquats, so see how it goes. Have only ever eaten seedligns before

Planted in Oct 2018.

Height 0.7 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Spring

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Loquat - Bessell Brown (Seedling) ^7/10

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Update: 3188 days 18hrs

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Unknown variety, old and large tree which produced a large crop last June, but very light crop this year. Very tasty fruit and lovely shady tree

Height 4 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Summer

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Never

Organic Status:Organic

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Loquat - Bessell Brown ^4/10

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Update: 2977 days 18hrs

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This tree growing well, but still no flowers ( Apr 11 ). I planted in a position with only afternoon sun, as I thought it may fruit in semi-shade. Still hoping as I love loquats.

Planted: 2008

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Organic Status:Partially Organic

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Loquat - Bessell Brown (Grafted)

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Update: 1924 days 3hrs

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Growing nicely, not fussy. Easy.

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

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Loquat - Bessell Brown (Grafted) ^5/10

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Update: 1648 days 18hrs

Comments: - I had one as a kid, the fruit was delicious and the tree vibrant and lush looking.

Planted: 2014

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Spring

Pest Control: Chilli and garlic spray once a fortnight. More than that causes leaf burn.

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