Eriobotrya japonica is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that can grow up to 10-30 feet (3-9 meters) tall. The leaves are large, dark green, glossy, and have a distinctive shape with a pointed tip and serrated edges. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the fruit is a yellow-orange pome that is edible and tastes similar to a combination of peach and apricot.