The Loquat, Eriobotrya japonica is a tall, conical tree with a rounded crown that bears a crop of edible fruits.
The leaves are dark and glossy above with furry undersides, and the foliage as a whole creates a lovely tropical effect.
The fruits are a yellowy-orange, sometimes tinged with red and they have tangy flesh.
The fruits are usually borne in winter, ripening by spring.
A good fruit-bearing tree with ornamental value.