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fair to excellent. Ripens very early, making it desirable for southern
California, where later-ripening varieties suffer sunburn. Requires
cross-pollination.
MacBeth
Notes:
The large to very large, yellow fruits have white flesh. Has per-
formed well in southern Louisiana. Requires cross-pollination.
Oliver
Notes:
The medium-sized to large, orange fruits have sweet, pale or-
ange flesh with good flavor. Ripens in mid-season to late season. Popu-
lar in southern Florida but has proven susceptible to fire blight in
southern Louisiana. Requires cross-pollination.
Tanaka
Notes:
The small, dark yellow to orange fruits have yellowish-orange
flesh with excellent flavor. Ripens in mid-season to late season; too late
for southern California. Trees are of medium height. Among the more
cold-hardy loquats. Popular in Florida and recommended for trial
plantings in Louisiana. Partially self-fruitful but produces better with
cross-pollination.
Thales (Gold Nugget and Placentia)
Notes:
The small to medium-sized, dark yellow to orange fruits have
sweet, yellowish-orange flesh with a good flavor that has been likened
