This is a loquat tree. It is an evergreen and the bird love them. The fruit of loquat is used to make jams and jellies and also eaten in its plain or dried form. The leaves of the plant have also been found to be beneficial when dried and brewed into a tea, which is a popular traditional remedy in Japan. Poultices and salves can also be made with the crushed leaves, and then topically applied to wounds and aches. The loquat fruit and leaves include pectin, iron, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber, which make it very effective for boosting overall human health.
totally agree with 'Whitiss' above. the fruit has large seeds not unlike a lychee. and are beautiful to eat. as a child in Brisbane i always looked forward to the fruiting season. i competed with the possums. go for it
Easy. Loquats I grew up with an enormous tree that produced tons. Big pits but safe to eat the meat and skin and it’s very sweet-tart haha get it? Happy 💘
This article is about a species of flowering plants called Japanese Medlar. For other uses, see Medlar. For the band, see Loquat (band).
The loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) (from Cantonese Chinese: 盧橘; Jyutping: lou4gwat1, nowadays called Chinese: 枇杷; pinyin: pípá; Jyutping: pei paa) is a species of flowering plant in the familyRosaceae, a native to the cooler hill regions of China to south-central China.[2][3] It is also quite common in Japan, Korea, hilly Regions of India (Himachal), Northern Areas of Pakistan and some can be found in some Northern part of the Philippines, and hill country in Sri Lanka.[citation needed]
It is a Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) and the fruit are delicious. Wait until the fruit are all yellow or slightly orange. The fruit contains about 2 large seeds. Grafted varieties are often larger with small seeds.
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This is a loquat tree. It is an evergreen and the bird love them. The fruit of loquat is used to make jams and jellies and also eaten in its plain or dried form. The leaves of the plant have also been found to be beneficial when dried and brewed into a tea, which is a popular traditional remedy in Japan. Poultices and salves can also be made with the crushed leaves, and then topically applied to wounds and aches. The loquat fruit and leaves include pectin, iron, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber, which make it very effective for boosting overall human health.
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He's correct.
Definitely looks like loquat and it is most delicious :)
Japanese Plum, so people love them.
Sure it is a delicious fruit, in South America is very popular, in Perú ( my Country) the name is nispero.
Enjoy it!!!!!
totally agree with 'Whitiss' above. the fruit has large seeds not unlike a lychee. and are beautiful to eat. as a child in Brisbane i always looked forward to the fruiting season. i competed with the possums. go for it
Luci Queensland
This is "nespera"know in Brasil with fruit,yes is possible eating, his taste sweet and soft same peach.
'Whitiss' has it! Dad used to one. So good right off the tree. Miss those darn things Enjoy ♥
So good! Also known as Japanese Plum. Where I live, they bloom about Oct and bear fruit in April. Have to be quick, birds and squirrels love them
Easy. Loquats I grew up with an enormous tree that produced tons. Big pits but safe to eat the meat and skin and it’s very sweet-tart haha get it? Happy 💘
This article is about a species of flowering plants called Japanese Medlar. For other uses, see Medlar. For the band, see Loquat (band).
The loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) (from Cantonese Chinese: 盧橘; Jyutping: lou4gwat1, nowadays called Chinese: 枇杷; pinyin: pípá; Jyutping: pei paa) is a species of flowering plant in the familyRosaceae, a native to the cooler hill regions of China to south-central China.[2][3] It is also quite common in Japan, Korea, hilly Regions of India (Himachal), Northern Areas of Pakistan and some can be found in some Northern part of the Philippines, and hill country in Sri Lanka.[citation needed]
Loquat
this is Loquat
Yes, This is Loquat tree. Here is some info. about it. My parents used to have a tree in their back yard. the fruit was so sweet and very tasty!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loquat
ALSO CALLED A JAPANESE PLUM TREE BUT LOQUAT IS THE CORECT NAME
We knew it as a Japanese Plum tree. Thanks to all who informed me of its correct name Peace.
It is a Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) and the fruit are delicious. Wait until the fruit are all yellow or slightly orange. The fruit contains about 2 large seeds. Grafted varieties are often larger with small seeds.
Very cool tree!