kubali

I got 2 loquat varieties here in Lakeland, Florida
1 Gold nugget
2 Fla Tanana
I live in zone 9 and they fruit every year with so much fruit I have trouble
giving them away to people so they don't rot on the tree...very heavy producer, and very cold hardy. Has been in the 24-26 degree area for 2 weeks in 2010 and never did even phase the leaves at all.
the fruit is superb in taste, a cross between peach and mango with a hint of pineapple...my neighbor is from quam and swears the leafs will cure anything that ales you...
this tree grows like a weed, needs very little care given to it if any really..
And you are more than welcome to any of the bud wood you might need..
I might add to you since u r in FL, the university of Florida
The Tropical Research and Education Center has budwood available for people to use in propagation of 14 varieties of loquat..

hope this helps you...................................kub