If you're looking for uncommon fruit trees that have loads of character and grow fast, the loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) may just be the new garden favorite for you. Picture a tree that matures quickly ...

Dear Neil: Our loquat tree produces fruit, and I planted three seeds in pots last summer. They started growing last fall, and now one is 10 inches tall, the other two about 6 inches tall. When should ...

Loquats are tropical fruit trees known for their sweet, juicy, and aromatic fruits. Native to Japan and China, they have been ...

I first became acquainted with the loquat tree (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl) in South Florida many years ago when we were looking for a fast-growing fruit tree providing a privacy screen for the rear of ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. It’s hard not to like the loquat. The tree is small, easy to grow, ...

Imagine a weed that grows 20 feet tall and produces more than 50 pounds of edible fruit. The fruit is yellow-orange with the texture of an apricot. Its taste is sweet to tart, depending on the tree.

Every spring I witness a heartbreaking sight here in north Florida. In yard after yard —even though it’s still winter — there are trees loaded with golden fruits. That’s not the sad part; the sad part ...

The loquat tree is a medium-sized tree found in mild temperate climates. The tree is most famous for its fruit, which boasts many health benefits. Loquat fruits, also known as Japanese plums, are ...

On a recent warm May day, bundles of small sun-kissed-colored fruit droop from a towering tree in Raffy Espiritu’s backyard in Milpitas. They soak in the light and ripen in the heat before suddenly ...