The loquat, scientific name eriobotrya japonica, is a large evergreen shrub or tree, grown commercially for its citrus fruits and leaves for making tea.
The loquat fruit is oval, round or pear-like, 3-5 cm long, and grows in groups.
The skin of the fruit is smooth or downy, yellow or orange, sometimes red.
The taste is described as "floral" with subtle hints of apricot and peach and the natural sweetness of the fruit.
The tree grows easily in subtropical to temperate climates, and the loquat is often grown as an ornamental for its sweet-smelling flowers and delicious fruit.
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