We planted a tree in our backyard a few years ago. I produced maybe five loquats, but because I didn’t know what they were, I assumed they were like crabapples. They did not produce again, mainly because a huge Arizona Ash took over the sky and refused to let the loquat have sun. I had the ash tree taken out, and suddenly, the loquat tree fattened up and produced a ton of fruit. I tried one a week or so ago, and wow — they are sweet! I have a fruit tree! Did you know about loquats? Have you ever tried them?
I used to eat them a lot back in my country. Absolutely love them. But since I’ve arrived in London I can’t find them here
Anyone know where to get them here in London???
Loquats are well known in Latin America where they are called “nisperos”. I come from Chile and nisperos are delicious there.
They are here, too, Carmen. I made smoothies with them
Had a loquat protein smoothie today. Excellent!
Yes! My neighbour had a massive tree in their front garden, and every year we’d get a few bags of fruit.
… Maybe they are more common here in Australia?
Apparently they are not very familiar here.
loquats are a lovely fruit. I don’t know anything about them other than that they show up on Asian buffets occasionally and you can find them canned in the Asian section of the grocery store.
I also know that birds like them
I actually have a loquat tree in my backyard. I usually either give the fruit away or let the birds have it. I haven’t actually tasted it, but it doesn’t look like something I want to eat. I guess I’m not very adventurous. This year it doesn’t seem to have any fruit, I’m not sure what happened, but it might be my neighbor’s magnolia tree that’s blocking it.
I have heard of loquats, but I have never tried them. I don’t eat a lot of sugars, but natural sugars like those in fruits I have no problem with. I will try if I get the chance. Thanks!
What fun. I like discovering new fruits. When they grow in your own yard, even better.
I’m going to have to google loquat. I’ve never heard of them. I guess if you’re happy about having a lot of fruit, you must like them.
I do!