Eriobotrya deflexa

Eriobotrya deflexa (Bronze Loquat) is a species of flowering plant in the Rosaceae family. It is native to Asia in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

It is a small evergreen tree or shrub growing 15-20 ft (4.7-6 m) tall. Its flowers are white in color, are fragrant, and bloom from late summer to mid winter. Its foliage is bronze-green in color.

The Bronze Loquat is commonly cultivated as an ornamental tree or for its edible fruits and seeds.

Synonyms

 * Photinia deflexa