Don’t let the fear of frost prevent you from planting this tree. We get down to 25 degrees Every few years. We have only lost fruit once. The tree itself will survive just fine. I am in zone 9a. I am in north Florida. The varieties that seem to do best here are Christmas, Bradenton and Champagne.
here in germany my loquat trees are also flowering in the winter. The flowers wont fall off if you pollinate them by hand. My loquat flowers completely freeze and defrost again several times per season and sometimes per day! My trees are covered by a thick layer of snow and still develop many fruits. This is one of the most resilient plants i know. So if your flowers always fall off try to polinate by hand. Use a small brush and it will work👍
@@Lutzmann_Zwanz hi I tried to Google the variety you have and can't find it. I live in Michigan USA I grow my loquat in a pot and bring them in my garage in winter because it gets down to minus 5 degrees Fahrenheit sometimes but most of the winter season stays in 20s and 30s temp.
Good to know you are from Vegas too. I had tried to grow loquats 3 times in the past, and all died, I tried 4 th time, planted it in the ground on east side of my house, and use 2wood pellets to form a frame to protect it from burning sun in the summer, and maybe keep it from cold in the winter, it has been 4 yrs, with lots of green gray leaves, a healthy tree, but no fruits yet, I have applied natural fertilizers, maybe I will get some fruits this year. I also bought 2 Christmas loquats on line, they are dwarf types with sweet flavors, will set them in the ground this fall.
Thanks for watching my video Sue. Growing fruit trees that aren't native here definitely isn't easy. I've learned to plant all tropical and exotic trees on east side so it get afternoon shade and filter sun. Loquats do need some chill hours, most variety can handle Vegas winter, mid 20's. I just planted mine as well and its thriving really well. I do use very well drained soil + 30% sand. Try to apply bone meals beginning of fall, thats when they're starting to flower. Bone meals do have high phosphorus which will help with flowerings.
@@GreenMangoes , I hope we can continue to exchange our gardening experience in the future. What is the best way to contact you? There are not many experienced gardeners in Vegas, I think the hot summer keep people away from gardening. I grow many variety of fruit trees, Pakistan mulberry, persimmon, elderberry, moringa, jujube, and many more. A friend gave me an air laying logan plant last year, with some protection, it is doing well. I have given away many starter plants, to hope Vegas could be greener.
In 2019 I had a loquat harvest in Germany on my planted since 2013. This year I briefly wrapped them with air cushion film over the winter and put in a floor heating cable. It looks like some fruits will stay on it, so that there can be a harvest in summer this year in August.
@@GreenMangoes We already had - 17 degrees Celsius, but the plant still survives, but not the flowers / buds. This requires a very mild winter in Germany, or short-term protection. The flowers can withstand just under 10 degrees Celsius.
versuch mal die Blüten mit einem Pinsel zu bestäuben. Ist ganz easy. Klappt bei mir immer. Selbst wenn tagelang Schnee auf den Blüten lag tauen die wieder auf und liefern trotzdem Früchte. Ich glaube dass es einfach daran liegt dass nicht genug/noch keine Insekten vorhanden sind wenn die mispeln in unseren Breitengraden blühen. Bei mir funktioniert das pollinieren jedes mal. Einfach mit dem Pinsel in jeder Blüte ein bisschen rumreiben und das wars. Ich wünsche viel Erfolg aus Süddeutschland
Did you fertilize with enough potassium and phosphorus? Consistent watering is the key and keep soil moist. Loquat usually flowers during the Fall season and turn into fruits over the winter, what is your climate like? Fruits will die or fall off if under 25 degrees F. I also made a video with more details ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nKnVud3X2-M.html
I live in New York Queens zone 6B. I'm planning to plant Loquat seeds in pots and keep them there. I will protect them from the cold by bringing them into my garage. How long would it take for the tree to produce fruit if it's planted from seed? I have the Big Jim variety. Thank you.
Loquat can tolerate cold and survive at 10 degrees F. However if it has flower or fruits, anything under 27 degrees will force the tree to drop flower and fruit, bring it indoor is a great idea for winter since it snows in NY. I would recommend buying a grafted loquat since it will fruit in 1 or 2 season. Growing from seed can take up to 1 decade until the tree bears fruit. I do admit that it will be more rewarding growing it from seed, perhaps you can grow one from seed and buy a grafted one. If you need help finding a grafted one, I can point you to the right direction, they're pretty cheap.
So you can feed the tree with any kind of citrus tree fruit right? I have a baby loquat sprout and it’s been turning brown even though I’m watering regularly, it’s in a pot with good drainage but I’m afraid to over fertilize and kill it so young. I will keep it in a pot and go up in pot size but am I doing something wrong? I’m in San Diego zone 10b
You can absolutely feed loquat with citrus fertilizer. How young is the tree are we talking about? 1 to 2 feet? Is the brown from the tips of the leaves or the whole leaves? Generally over watering can also cause leaves to be brown, make sure you don't over water and drown the loquat. If the browns are on the edge, it could be sunburn, if whole leave then might lack of iron, calcium, and zinc. Some people in Zone 10b just rely on rain water.
@@rajhouse709 they usually come in beginning April or May. I'm actually looking for more variety, if I see them, Ill let you know as well. Add me on Instagram and ill post. GreenmangoesLV
Loquat do flowers starting mid fall, so don't fertilize with anything that has nitrogen. Nitrogen will cause flowers and fruit to drop. Only fertilize with phosphorus and potassium beginning of Fall and don't fertilize throughout the winter. Loquats won't drop leaves, it's pretty hardy when it comes to winter. Loquats can survive temperature about 10° F, and if it flowers anything under 27° will cause flowers and fruits to drop. Keep in mind a little cold is okay, it needs that 20-30° temp for required chill hours. Snow will kill your loquats so protect from snow freezing temp.
