Leaves
Loquat leaves are large (up to 10 inches) and textured.  They are dark-green on top, but light-green and fuzzy on bottom.

Flowers
Flowers are lovely, scented white clusters that appear in late fall.

Fruit
Loquat trees in spring are filled with rich with edible, yellow-orange fruit.  There is a large, unedible seed in middle of the fruit.

Trunk
There is typically one with thin, gray bark

Propagation
Loquat trees are propagated by seed.

Landscape usage
This showy and maintenance-free tree looks great when used as a patio shade tree or in a container.

Interesting Facts
Loquat trees are specially grown in frost-free areas for their fruit.

Loquat fruit

For more detailed information on this plant go to:
Volusia Extension