Loquat trees thrive in warm tropical and subtropical climates. They are suited to growing outdoors in US hardiness zones 8-11 ...

When planting loquat trees, dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper than it. This way, roots can spread ...

Known for their vibrant orange fruits, they are hardy in USDA zones 8-11, and unique in the way that they bear fruit in the spring instead of the summer, and burst into flower during late ...

I first became acquainted with the loquat tree (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl) in South Florida many years ago when we were looking for a fast-growing fruit tree providing a privacy screen for the ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The 20-foot-high tree shaded a walkway with a tropical-looking ...

Q:I need help with my cherry tree.This is my third summer in this house with a sunny yard in San Francisco's Glen Park neighborhood. When I moved in, the cherry was surrounded by loquat trees.

Sometimes called a Japanese plum, loquat trees produce yellow berries that taste good. Campbell Vaughn: Loquat is a great addition to any landscape with bonus of good-tasting berries Skip to main ...

Mature loquat trees are very cold-tolerant and withstand temperatures as low as 10 degrees without damage. But the fruit and flowers are killed when the temperature drops below 27 degrees.

Q: I planted a one- or two-year-old loquat tree in my back yard over 3 years ago. While the tree itself is now over 6 feet tall and wide and appears otherwise healthy, I have yet to see one bloom ...

Imagine a weed that grows 20 feet tall and produces more than 50 pounds of edible fruit. The fruit is yellow-orange with the texture of an apricot. Its taste is sweet to tart, depending on the tree.

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 ...

Growing inside his home are several different kinds of young loquat trees. “It’s addicting to collect all the different flavors loquats can come in,” the 35-year-old said.