Loquat

The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica), also known as Japanese Plum or Japanese Medlar, is an evergreen fruit tree valued for its large glossy leaves, fragrant flowers, and clusters of sweet, juicy orange-yellow fruits. It is both ornamental and productive, making it suitable for gardens, compounds, and larger landscaped areas.

• Appearance: Features broad, leathery dark green leaves with a slightly textured surface. It produces clusters of small white fragrant flowers followed by round to oval yellow-orange fruits.
• Indoor/Outdoor Use: Best suited as an outdoor landscape and fruit tree in warm climates. It works well as a specimen tree, shade tree, or productive garden plant.
• Care: Prefers full sun to partial shade, fertile well-draining soil, and regular watering while young. Once established, it becomes relatively hardy and drought-tolerant.
• Benefits: Produces edible fruit, provides shade, remains attractive throughout the year, and adds both ornamental and practical value to landscaped spaces.