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 ...

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 ...