'Advance' Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) Seeds
ADVANCE LOQUAT Flavor: Fruit JuiceFruit Size: MediumFruit Type: Translucent White, Melting & Very Juicy, Thick SkinnedGrowth Habits: Dwarfing, Balanced Canopy, Slow Growing, ProlificSeason: Early to MidTolerances: Resistant to Drought, Shade, Heat, Humidity, Wet, Wind, Pests & Diseases, Very ColdGrowing Zone: 8B or higher (9 is Perfect)Positioning: Full Sun, Part SunSpecial: Extreme resistances to Fire Blight, Pests and other Diseases The Advance is a very old cultivar which is used as a base for pollinating other varieties for dwarfing genetics. The seedlings of Advance tend to retain much of its dwarfing, resistance, and tolerance characteristics, and make a superb alternative to Quince rootstock and avoids the reduced lifespan Quince stock causes. While its popularity died down commercially, Advance continues to be a popular backyard variety due to container growing, ease of care, bonsai potential and decent production. While not as cold tolerant and less flavorfu