'Novak' Loquat Scion Wood
NOVAK LOQUAT Flavor: Sweetart Candy, Apricotty Fruit Size: Medium-Large Fruit Type: Orange (Great Shelf Life), Dense & Juicy Texture Growth Habits: Semi-Dwarfing, Extending Canopy, Broadened Ornamental Leaves Season: Mid to LateTolerances: Resistant to Drought, Shade, Heat, Humidity, Pests & Diseases, ColdGrowing Zone: 8A or higher (9 is Perfect)Positioning: Full Sun, Part Sun The Novak is a rare variety chosen by Charles Novak of Plant City, Florida, which carries a unique and complex candy flavor of sweet, tart, and sour tones in each fruit. The fruit tends to have random size variances with occasional moderately large ones—sporting a clean, yellow peel. Despite being quite tolerant of intense heat and humidity, the tree is more susceptible to high winds and overwatering. The leaves have a broad shape and are very ornamental. Flowers are very attractive and aromatic. Keeps an outstanding shelf life due to its tart and sour properties, and makes a decent pie, preserv