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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the temperatures started to warm up here in Charleston last month, there was one tree that began to stick out as I wandered around the downtown streets, a slightly tropical-looking tree that is ...

The woman in the dressing room at Talbots was adamant: Southerners make jelly from loquats. "That's all." At least she knew what I was talking about. Although the lovely, evergreen loquat tree is ...

Loquat, a fruit tree native that grows well in the Mediterranean climate of Northern California, is back in season. Here's how to use this delicate fruit. I'd never tasted a loquat until I moved to ...

The post How to Grow a Loquat Tree From Seed is by Matt Dursum and appeared first on Epic Gardening, the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. Have you tried ...

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 ...