The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is a small, short-trunked, upward-branching, broadleaf evergreen fruit tree that typically grows to 10-25′ tall with a round form. It also often grows as a large spreading shrub.

• Leaves: Alternate, simple, evergreen, and glossy on the upper surface. They are leathery, veiny, and toothed, with a smooth upper surface and a downy, hairy underside
• Flowers: Fragrant, white to off-white, with 5 petals and about 20 stamens
• Fruit: Pear-shaped to oblong, yellow to orange, with a sweet and juicy flesh
• Bark: Smooth and gray
• Growth Habit: Loquats grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet