Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants

   
loquat
Eriobotrya japonica

(Photo credit: Gerald D. Carr)

 

(Photo credit: Gerald D. Carr)


Other names:Japanese medlar
Description: Tree up to 20' tall with 5-10" toothed dark-green leaves having rusty hairs beneath, 1/2" white 5-petaled flowers, and 1" yellow fruits.
Risk areas: Moist and wet areas up to 5000 ft. elevation.

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