'Big Jim' Loquat Scion Wood

BIG JIM LOQUAT   Flavor:  Citrusy Apricot Semblance Fruit Size:  Very Large Fruit Type:  Yellow (Wonderful Culinarily), Extremely Juicy, Very Heavy Pulp, Chewy Peel Growth Habits:  Vigorous & Large, Large Ornamental Leaves, Clusterous Foliage, Flowers & FruitsTolerances:  Resistant to Drought, Shade, Heat, Humidity, Wet, Wind, Pests & Diseases, Extreme ColdGrowing Zone:  7A or higher (9 is Perfect)Positioning:  Full Sun, Part Sun The Big Jim was named by Jim Neitzel, the founder of the California Rare Fruit Growers Organization. He was responsible for a number of improved fruit tree varieties enjoyed by many today in backyard fruit orchards. This yellow variety has been made popular due to its very high pulp content and is excellent for juicing and for use in the kitchen within recipes. Holds well in the refrigerator or freezer due to having some tartness and solid cold tolerances. Ideal for backyard growers, even in patio climates, as it responds very well to pruning manag