When this "Misbelief" Fruit tree is ripe they are very tasty.

 Thomas Williams

New Orleans people call that fruit a "Misbelief" Fruit tree. Also known as a loquat or Chinese plum. - Google: "The 'Misbelief' tree is a unique New Orleans term for the loquat (Eriobotrya japonica), which is indeed often called a Chinese plum or Japanese plum. This name is a classic example of New Orleans linguistic evolution, likely stemming from the city's diverse immigrant history.'

Origins of the Name

“'The term "Misbelief" is generally considered a localized mispronunciation or corruption of words from other languages brought to the city. '”

“Italian/Sicilian Influence: Many researchers and locals, such as those featured on New Orleans Historical, believe the name evolved from the Italian word nespoli or the Sicilian niespuli. Italian immigrants who arrived in the late 1800s may have introduced the trees and the name.”

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