The woman in the dressing room at Talbots was adamant: Southerners make jelly from loquats. "That's all." At least she knew what I was talking about. Although the lovely, evergreen loquat tree is ...

If you are a health nut, you may have heard of loquat, otherwise, I seriously doubt you are aware of this lesser-known fruit that packs a punch when it comes to health benefits. Native to Southeast ...

Loquats are one of the great mysteries of Mobile and the Gulf Coast. Those who can still see the world beyond their car windows may have noticed that the loquat trees are right now full of golden ...

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 ...

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

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 rear of ...