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Loquat
Rhaphiolepis bibas
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called Japanese plum, Chinese plum
Evergreen tree or large shrub producing fragrant white flowers in terminal clusters during late fall and winter. Supplies nectar and pollen to honeybees in a season with limited forage options. Bees visit freely for both rewards, supporting colony nutrition when temperatures permit flight.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | November–February |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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