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: an Asian evergreen tree (Eriobotrya japonica) of the rose family often cultivated for its fruit
also
: its small yellow edible fruit used especially for preserves
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The 1-acre lot includes lime, fig, and loquat trees and a lanai with ocean views.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Like several other fruit tree species, loquats tend to bear in alternate years.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
The surrounding garden contains all sorts of fruit trees, including fig, olive, lemon, persimmon, and loquat.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 July 2025
Similarly, our younger trees — loquat, cedar elm, pomegranate, Eastern red cedar, red oak, bigtooth maple, flame-leaf sumacs and the motte of live oaks — are doing fairly well.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Like several other fruit tree species, loquats tend to bear in alternate years.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
The surrounding garden contains all sorts of fruit trees, including fig, olive, lemon, persimmon, and loquat.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 July 2025
Similarly, our younger trees — loquat, cedar elm, pomegranate, Eastern red cedar, red oak, bigtooth maple, flame-leaf sumacs and the motte of live oaks — are doing fairly well.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Loquat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loquat. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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loquat
noun
lo·quat
ˈlō-ˌkwät 
: a small Asian tree related to the roses and bearing yellow fruits resembling plums
also
: its fruit used especially in preserves
Etymology
Chinese làuhgwāt "small tree related to the roses"
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