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 ...

SAN JOSE — On a recent warm May day, bundles of small sun-kissed-colored fruit droop from a towering tree in Raffy Espiritu’s backyard in Milpitas. They soak in the light and ripen in the heat before ...

You might not even know its name, but this mysterious orange fruit can be found growing on trees all over Houston. To help you identify loquats as you start noticing them all over the ground, we've ...

Loquats are tropical fruit trees known for their sweet, juicy, and aromatic fruits. Native to Japan and China, they have been ...

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Who knew San Antonio was so loco for loquats? Well, we certainly learned as much after publishing a short story celebrating the fruit’s arrival online and in the Express-News Taste section last week.

Loquat, otherwise known as the 'Japanese plum' (Eriobotrya japonica), are a tall glossy-leaved tree native to southeast Asia. Known for their vibrant orange fruits, they are hardy in USDA zones 8-11, ...

It’s early summer 2014, and we’ve just finished shopping at the local Chinese grocery store. We extend our walk home a bit, weaving our way through the Richmond District. As a lark, we wander into the ...