Loquat seeds (Japanese plum)
$5.00
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Loquat seeds (Japanese plum)
$5.00
Loquat seeds (Eriobotrya japonica), also known as
Japanese Plum or Nispero seeds, allow you to grow a beautiful evergreen tree that produces sweet, tangy, and juicy golden-orange fruit. Beyond their agricultural use, these seeds are valued in traditional medicine and for crafting unique aromatic liqueurs.Key Features
- Versatile Growth: These seeds produce hardy, perennial evergreen trees that reach 10–25 feet in height. They can also be cultivated as bonsai or kept in large containers for smaller spaces.
- Aromatic & Ornamental : The resulting trees feature large, leathery, deeply-veined leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers that bloom from fall to winter.
- Nutritional & Medicinal Potential: Traditionally used in Chinese medicine, loquat seeds and leaves are associated with anti-inflammatory and respiratory health benefits. Some sources highlight their high concentration of Vitamin B17 (amygdalin).
- Culinary Applications: While the seeds themselves are generally considered inedible raw, they can be processed into a flour for animal feed or used to infuse spirits like Nespolino, an Italian liqueur similar to Amaretto.