Are you looking for a small- to medium-sized evergreen landscape tree that is easy to care for, produces fragrant, delicate, white flowers and also makes delicious fruit? Then the loquat is the tree ...

Imagine a seed that sprouts in your garden without invitation, and within a few years, it reaches a height of 10 feet and produces 30 pounds of edible fruit. The fruit is yellow-orange with the ...

The loquat tree (Eriobotrya japonica) is flowering now and will continue blooming into February. Its tasty yellow or orange fruit are borne January to April, barring a hard freeze. Loquat trees — aka ...

This small, sturdy, evergreen tree from East Asia bears clusters of white, fragrant flowers in the cool season, followed by delectable yellow fruit. Suitable as an accent tree and for shading patios ...

Have you seen the trees around town that have large leaves similar to a magnolia and have clusters of large yellow berries? Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is the name, and the yellow berries are ...

Every now and then, I think it only fair that I get to ask readers a few questions. There are many things I have been pondering for years, and still haven’t figured out. This week reminds me of one of ...

Q. When I purchased my house in 1996, the builder included a loquat tree in the landscaping package. I like the tree as it blends in nicely with the front of the house. Although the tree has grown and ...

During a recent trip with the Horticultural Soirees, I ended up in a wonderful place out in the country near Aiken. We took a tour of the farm belonging to Jenks Farmer. He calls the place "Funky ...