Loquat

Where?

When?

Spring

Loquats like cool weather, but do not like long exposure to freezing temperatures.

The produce ripe fruit during the spring that is best by late April, right around the time of Jazz Fest.

What?

Tree

Loquat Trees are native to China. They were introduced in New Orleans as early as 1800. In New Orleans, they are often called by their nickname- "misbeliefs". Learn more about the "misbeliefs" nickname and history of loquat trees in the city here.

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Fruit

Loquat Trees (aka misbeliefs) produce fruit in the springtime. At first glance, the fruit looks similar to citrus, but it is not a citrus tree. Loquat trees are related to apple, pear, and peach trees and produce fruit every three to four years.