The fruit’s homeland is u003cstrongu003esouthern Chinau003c/strongu003e where it is still sold in clusters. Loquat is also quite common in Japan, but the Japanese prefer to place special paper bags around the fruit and, later on, sell them in boxes like candy. When it comes to the United States, loquats get imported here from Chile in late fall and early winter. This fruit is also grown in California and in the south coastal area.