Vista White
loquat(Eriobotrya japonica)
A white-fleshed cultivar prized for exceptional sweetness and high sugar content, ripening a few weeks after 'Advance'.
Flavor Profile
Very sweet with high sugar content; pure white to creamy flesh, sometimes slightly tangy.
Visual Characteristics
Small to medium-sized, round fruit with light-yellow skin and pure white flesh.
Growing Tips
Ripens 2-3 weeks after 'Advance' (roughly late April to early May). Grows in roughly USDA zones 8-10 (will grow but may not reliably fruit in zone 7); self-pollinating but more productive near other loquats.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.