Eriobotrya — 1 species

Cultivation

Eriobotrya japonica is a plant of the subtropics and temperate zones with very mild winters, it can be cultivated in the tropics at elevations above 600 metres, growing best at 1,000 - 2,300 metres. The best fruit quality is however often obtained in regions close to the sea. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 21 - 27°c, but can tolerate 9 - 36°c.