NAME IN ENGLISH: MEDLAR/LOQUAT
BOTANICAL NAME: Eriobotrya japonica
It is from China.
It is an evergreen tree.
It has a rounded crown.
The leaves are simple. They have serrate margins and an elliptical shape. They are dark green.
It has a short trunk.
The flower appears in autumn or early winter. The flowers are 2 cm.
The fruits are oval. They can be orange, yellow and green. They begin to ripen during spring to summer.
The medlar can be 5-10 m. long
The Traditional Chinese Medicine uses medlar syrup to soften sore throats. In cuisine, you can eat its fruit or you can also make jams or wine.
