I have bought my fruit trees from Excalibur Fruit Trees in Lantana, FL. It was a very nice nursery with many options and varieties. Lots of different sizes available for many of the trees. I suggest you look them up and call with questions. We recently purchased a mango and miracle fruit tree and both are thriving.

Thank you! I have also found this earlier post that answers my question. I have since ordered an Oliver grafted loquat from Jene's.

* Posted by palmcityfl 10 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 28, 10 at 16:09

Most nurseries sell loquat trees grown from seedlings. Every source I've read says that loquats should be grafted if grown for fruit and not just landscaping. I've found only two Florida nurseries that sell grafted loquats - Excalibur Rare Fruit (Lake Worth) and Jene's Tropicals (St Pete). An ebay nursery in California sells grafted loquats for $108 (yikes!). Some cultivars I've seen in Floria are Oliver, Champagne, Gold Nugget. Loquats are in season now (April). I've stopped and tasted loquats all over South Florida - only a few have been large and sweet enough to be desirable as fruit.

That is a great post! I have to say, we have a large loquat tree in our backyard (from previous owner) and we tried the fruit and didn't think it was too tasty. Hope yours is a good one! We are planning to cut ours down because it is said to be poisonous to dogs.

There is also pepes plants in the yellow green farmers market. I bought a Yehuda in a 3 gal pot that was grafted for $45. You can also go to pine island nursery or benders grove, they have a selection of larger loquat trees.

Thomas 12, how does that Oliver grafted Loquat taste ? is it sweet? I'm looking for one also and can go to Jene's, but don't want it unless it is good.... thanks, sally

Thank you I was going to post as I have had one of these volunteer in the back yard. I kept it as the foliage is different. It fruited this year and has been visited by the birds many times. Now I know what it is. Paula =^..^=

Yes, the Oliver loquat had a bunch of fruit this spring and tasted pretty good.

Some other very tasty varietes of Loquat available in Florida are Brandenton and Christmas. Loquats in South Florida are one of the main hosts of the Caribbean fruit fly. To avoid them on and in your loquats plant early fruiting types that will fruit in the late winter before the fruit flies become active. One of the earliest and best tasting varietes available is the Christmas Loquat. I think that Excaliber Nursery has that type available along with several other ones.