Plants in genus eriobotrya
Eriobotrya japonica
This heavy-bearing fruit tree for warmer climates has dark green leathery leaves that stay evergreen all year. It produces clusters of cone-shaped blooms from November to December and small, spherical pear-shaped fruits that ripen throughout early spring, thriving in USDA zones 7-10.
Eriobotrya japonica 'Big Jim'
Eriobotrya japonica 'Big Jim' is a resilient, self-fruiting tree known for its large, tart citrus-apricot flavored fruits. The yellow-orange fruits are easy to peel and contain few seeds. This tree is cold hardy down to 12°F and becomes drought-resistant once established, bearing fruit at 3-4 years of age.
Eriobotrya japonica 'Champagne'
Eriobotrya japonica 'Champagne' produces sweet, tangy fruit with a hint of champagne flavor, resembling a small apricot. It is self-fruitful but benefits from a pollinating partner and is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 11.