loquats
Small orange fruit
Loquats are small, pear-shaped yellow-orange fruits that grow in clusters on evergreen trees native to East Asia.
The flesh is sweet-tart and juicy, surrounding several large seeds, and the fruit is eaten fresh or made into jams and jellies.
The trees themselves are also called loquats and are cultivated both for fruit and as ornamentals in warm climates.
The loquat tree in our backyard produces more fruit than we can eat.
Climate near the tropics
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
- japonicaOf Japanese origin, taxonomically
- rosaceaePlant family, often thorny
foliage · blossom · spring · cultivar · grafting · seedling · pollination · flowering
Tasting of sugar
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- tartSharp-flavored small pie
- honeyedSweetened or flattering
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
fragrant · floral · citrusy · mild · refreshing · subtle · peachy · aromatic
Hue between green and orange
- orangeCitrus with segments
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- ovalElongated rounded shape
- clustersGrouped collections
downy · smooth · small · amber · pale · fuzzy · glossy · round
Essential organic nutrients
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
low-calorie · healthy · dietary · beneficial · wholesome · nourishing · nutrients · phytochemicals
subtropical
Climate near the tropics
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
- japonicaOf Japanese origin, taxonomically
rosaceae · foliage · blossom · spring · cultivar · grafting · seedling · pollination · flowering · leaves
orchard
Fruit tree plantation
fleshy · seeded · pit · edible · tangy · aromatic · soft · produce · perennial · compote
sweet
Tasting of sugar
delicate · fragrant · floral · citrusy · mild · refreshing · subtle · peachy · aromatic · ambrosial
yellow
Hue between green and orange
clusters · downy · smooth · small · amber · pale · fuzzy · glossy · round · pear-shaped
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
potassium · low-calorie · healthy · dietary · beneficial · wholesome · nourishing · nutrients · phytochemicals · pectin