Nesperas on the Tree

I know these leaves very well. I grew up with a plant in our New England house. One long skinny trunk and a few of these leaves on the ends. No fruit.  

I always wondered why my mother was so loyal to this plant.  Hoping someday it would look like the pictures below. 

From my uncle's farm/orchard/backyard trees.

So many!!

Again, if you want to try these fruits, save this link for next near.  They accepted requests as of April 15 and were sold out by May 18.

http://www.loquatworld.com/LoquatFruit.html