It kind of looks like a Loquat (Japanese Plum).

John

I concur.

Here is a link that might be useful: Loquat @ Floridata

Yup, I agree also...they have sweet yellow fruits in spring.

Wow, I have some interesting trees growing there. Thanks so much for the identification. Carol, the link you provided warns not to grow it near the home, or pool as it attracts bees and wasps. I haven't seen any bees, but we are not living at the house yet.

puglvr1, are you growing one? Maybe you could offer some cultural advise?

Thanks again,
Jane

Hi
have one that I grew from seed. seems like a fairly good tree as it doesn't get too large and tends to snap rather than tip in high winds. The fruit is delicious IF you can beat the bugs to it.. Not too messy as the fruit decays very rapidly and it tends to be evergreen. It will seed almost constantly though. All things considered it's an attractive tree and very amendable to pruning There are many cultivars with varying types of fruit quality and taste so that will depend on whivh you have ?? gary

Thanks, Gary. I have no idea what cultivar. It has been growing next to the patio screen and I need to prune it. Since I had no idea what type of tree it was, I was afraid to do anything. Do you think it could be pruned now?

Frankly, the placement of the tree is wrong as it is too close to the screen. I do not see any fruit but see, what appears to be dried flowers.

Jane

Hi Jane, I planted mine about 2 years ago...it was a seedling I'm sure in a 15 gallon pot. They are very care free...I watered them only during the first 6 months after I planted it and its been on its own since. They do get sprinkler water 2x a week and whatever rainfall I get. I fertilize it 2x a year...Spring and Summer with Vigoro Citrus, Mango and avocado, but I'm sure you can use just about any fertilizer you like.

I trim them lightly once a year just to keep it from getting too tall...but many around here don't trim them at all. I think the best time to trim them is right after fruiting...so I did mine around April or May I think? I don't see why you can't trim it now...but I wouldn't wait much longer since I believe they bloom in the winter time?

Good luck!