Loquats have both male and female flowers on the same plant, but they need bees or other insects for pollination. Having multiple trees and several varieties will enhance fruit set. Thin flowers ...

So many books tell you so. Winters on the northern Gulf are just too consistently cold for reliable loquat harvest, they tell us. While flower buds can survive into the teens, the books say, the ...

I point, open-mouthed at this tree, “THAT. Is a loquat tree.” He replies, “Oh yeah! Did you want to take some fruit?” I am giddy with excitement. I rummage through my tote bag and grab a reused ...

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 ...

Fruit several years after planting Grafted loquat trees bear fruit in three to five years, compared to eight to 10 years if planted as seedlings. Bee pollination and rainfall is important for a ...

The loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is a tree native to China, in the rose family, that’s prized for its sweet fruit. Loquats are small, round fruits that grow in clusters. Their color varies from ...

The loquat is a beautiful tree and makes an excellent ornamental for the garden. The fruit is delicious to eat fresh from the tree, but it also can be frozen for later use. It makes excellent ...