Luding Loquats

Last updated 2026-11-12 — Loquats —— Loquats are one of the early-ripening summer fruits in Luding. They come in two varieties: orange-yellow and light yellow, and are shaped like spheres or ovals. The fruit is juicy with a well-balanced sweet and tangy flavor. Both the flowers and leaves of the loquat tree have medicinal properties and can be used to treat conditions such as lung heat cough and vomiting. With their bright yellow fruits and evergreen leaves, loquat trees also serve an ornamental purpose. The main production areas include Moxi and other regions. …