Eriobotrya japonica ‘Loquat Tree’

Eriobotrya japonica

Loquat Tree is a popular evergreen fruit tree that has been under cultivation for over a century throughout many parts of Australia. It has beautiful foliage, fragrant flowers, delicious fruit, and it’s easy to grow! It’s golden-yellow fruit has a pear-like flavour with a touch of apricot and pineapple. It is delicious eaten raw, stewed, preserved, dried and the roasted seeds can be used as a coffee substitute.