TAXILA: The seasonal fruit of summer, loquat, has ripened in the orchards of Punj Khatta and Wah Garden and started flooding stalls in markets of different cities. Farmers also set up makeshift stalls ...

If you're looking for uncommon fruit trees that have loads of character and grow fast, the loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) may just be the new garden favorite for you. Picture a tree that matures quickly ...

HAMMOND — Loquat, frequently called Japanese plum, is an attractive small tree or shrub that is frequently planted in landscapes as an ornamental in Louisiana. The tree has large thick evergreen ...

There are a few people who would argue against calling loquats the first stone fruit of the season. It does have giant pit-like seeds — anywhere from one to 10 — enveloped in juicy, peach-colored ...

A research team investigated the dynamics of soluble sugars in 'Zaozhong 6' loquat fruits following treatment with methyl jasmonate (MeJA). Their findings revealed that MeJA accelerates sugar ...

Every now and then, I think it only fair that I get to ask readers a few questions. There are many things I have been pondering for years, and still haven’t figured out. This week reminds me of one of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Loquats recall an era when they — not avocados or oranges — were the marquee crop, a sign that Southern California was a subtropical paradise. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times) My wife and I sped ...

Kumquat or loquat? If you are new to Central Florida you might find these two fruits easy to confuse. Their names are similar and both fruits are oblong and alike in size, about 1-2 inches long. But ...