| The Loquat Tree | |
| Format: | drama play |
| Runtime: | 60 mins |
| Country: | Australia |
| Language: | English |
| Syndicates: | ABC |
| First Aired: | [1] |
The Loquat Tree is a 1961 Australian radio play by Barbara Vernon. The original production starred Moral Powell and Delia Williams.[2]
The play was popular and was produced again in 1962,[3] 1965 and 1970.[4]
It was produced by the BBC in 1964, which was rare for Australian plays.[5]
Jim Emerson, an older farmer, sees his land cut up for soldier settler blocks. He is upset when an inspector orders him to cut down a loquat tree that has been on his property for generations.