If you're interested in growing your own fruit, growing loquat trees at home can be a great idea. These evergreen trees produce sweet, tangy fruits and also make for beautiful foliage. Given the right ...

SAN JOSE — On a recent warm May day, bundles of small sun-kissed-colored fruit droop from a towering tree in Raffy Espiritu’s backyard in Milpitas. They soak in the light and ripen in the heat before ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- On a recent warm May day, bundles of small sun-kissed-colored fruit droop from a towering tree in Raffy Espiritu's backyard in Milpitas. They soak in the light and ripen in the ...

On a recent warm May day, bundles of small sun-kissed-colored fruit droop from a towering tree in Raffy Espiritu’s backyard in Milpitas. They soak in the light and ripen in the heat before suddenly ...

Loquats need a sunny location with well-drained soil to thrive. They are adaptable to various soil types but do best with a pH of 5.5 to 7.5. When planting loquat trees, make sure to space them at ...