Loquat fruit tree
Loquats are very refreshing on a hot day and have a flavour which is a pleasant blend of apricot like flavour and is quite sweet when ripe. Loquats can fruit a couple of times a year often around Autumn and sometimes spring. They are self-fertile. The loquat has a high sugar, acid, and pectin content. It is eaten as a fresh fruit and mixes well with other fruits in fresh fruit salads. The fruits are also commonly used to make jam, jelly, and chutney, and are often served poached in light syrup