LOQUAT (Eriobotrya japonica) is a fruit tree in the subfamily Maloideae of the family Rosaceae indigenous to Southern China. Here in Southern California it is one of the first fruits to ripen in the spring. The fruit resembles an apricot in size, about 1-1/2 inch.It has a delicate tartly sweet flavor. It is eaten raw, cooked or made into jelly. It has about 3 shiny dark seeds that will sprout easily when planted.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Loquats
LOQUAT (Eriobotrya japonica) is a fruit tree in the subfamily Maloideae of the family Rosaceae indigenous to Southern China. Here in Southern California it is one of the first fruits to ripen in the spring. The fruit resembles an apricot in size, about 1-1/2 inch.It has a delicate tartly sweet flavor. It is eaten raw, cooked or made into jelly. It has about 3 shiny dark seeds that will sprout easily when planted.
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Oh, I haven't had those since '87, when I use to live out there! ...Plus, I miss all that sunshine!
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