Common Name: Loquat or Japanese Plum Tree


Scientific Name:Eriobotrya japonica


Basic Information about the Species: The loquat is a fruit-tree in the sub family Maloideae. The loquat has been cultivated in Japan for over 1,000 years!
It was common as a small-fruit ornamental in California in the 1870's.Loquats are one of the first fruit to be ripen in the spring, it has a cherry-like or pear-like flavor. The yellow fleshy edible fruits are eaten raw, cooked, or made into jelly!
(that's delicious)

References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loquat

http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/loquat.html
http://www.gemworld.com/Loquats.ASP