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The loquat is indigenous to southeastern China. It was introduced into Japan and became naturalized there in very early times.
It has been cultivated in Japan for over 1,000 years. It has also become naturalized in India and many other areas.
Chinese immigrants are presumed to have carried the loquat to Hawaii.
It was common as a small-fruited ornamental in California in the 1870's, and the improved variety, Giant, was being sold there by 1887.
Japan is the leading producer of loquats, followed by Israel and Brazil.
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