Loquat shrubs/bushes or 'Granny Smith')

or 'Granny Smith')

requires consistent moisture during the fruiting season but does not tolerate "wet feet" (standing water)

as they will turn brown and mushy within days if refrigerated

the "ground color" should change from lime green to a creamy yellow

columnar variety of the Eastern Red Cedar

Loquat shrubs/bushes or 'Granny Smith')The Loquat, often called the "Japanese Plum," is an unique tropical evergreen prized for its architectural foliage and its ability to provide the first fresh fruit harvest of the spring, long before nectarines or peaches begin to ripen. The tree produces small, oval, and golden orange fruit with a slightly fuzzy skin. The flavor is a sophisticated, refreshing blend of peach, citrus, and mango with a honey like sweetness. It is a favorite for fresh