Mitriostigma axillare is a hardy, evergreen, slow growing, wonderfully glossy shrub or small tree with smooth brown bark. It has beautiful, quite large, quilted, glossy leaves. The beautiful, white, star-shaped flowers are clustered along the previous season’s branchlets and adorn the tree from August to November. The strong, sweet scent of these large clusters of flowers attract pollinating insects, including moths and butterflies to the garden. The bright orange fruit is conspicuous against the dark green leaves and is much sought after by birds. The decorative fruit persists on the plant almost all year round.
The Dwarf Loquat is a useful garden plant for areas in deep shade. It makes a wonderful indoor and container plant.
Plant in well-composted soil and water regularly to encourage faster growth.
Size: 0.5 to 4m