I have 3 loquat trees in my yard that are quite healthy; however, they are reaching a height now that is too tall for my yard. Can they be reduced in size by trimming the tops down?
Topping trees is inadvisable. It can permanently disfigure and damage the tree, and may even kill it.
For more information, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-topping-information.htm
Looking for an evergreen tree, preferably ornamental, to give privacy in a gap approx 1-1/2 metre square, brick wall at back and brick built summerhouse with shed on either side. Planning to have shrubs with one tree at back. I've been looking at loquat but there are so many varieties that I need advice if one would be suitable or any suggestions you may have for alternatives.
You mention you have a small garden, the size of a mature Loquat tree may be overwhelming for your space.
I have included a few links for you to help in your decision.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htm
http://fruitsandnuts.ucdavis.edu/dsadditions/Loquat_Fact_Sheet/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/small-trees-for-gardens.htm
I have a loquat tree grown from seed. It's about five years old and very healthy but no fruit or flowers ever. My question is, does it need to be grafted in order to bear fruit? Thanks.
It may be a fertilizing issue, likely a nitrogen/phosphorus inbalance. Too much nitrogen in the soil will prodcue healthy growth but limit flowering and fruiting production. Try adding some more phosphorus-rich fertilizer or bone meal to the soil to encourage more flowering and fruiting. Plants need phosphorus for flowering and fruiting. Without it, there will be no blooms and thus no fruit. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm
My loquat tree is very healthy, about 15 years old, but has never bloomed despite many mild winters. Why?
It may be a fertilizing issue, likely a nitrogen/phosphorus imbalance. Too much nitrogen in the soil will produce healthy growth but limit flowering and fruiting production. Try adding some more phosphorus-rich fertilizer or bone meal to the soil to encourage more flowering and subsequent fruiting.
My tree has new leaves on the bottom 1/3 of my 15 ft tree but the crown looks dead, just dead wood. It has rings that look like chain-link just before the branches start. The tree was planted in October 2015 and it could be shock per the nursery person, but I'm not sure. It was a pricey addition to our yard and I would like some suggestions to treat it.
I believe you may have a few issues with your Loquat Tree.
Your tree has had some lose of leaves and branching from either lack of water or transplant stress.
From this image, the tree looks of substantial size and transplating larger trees can be more difficult and require more care.
A stressed tree can be more susceptible to desease and insects.
The damage that appears in this particular image matches the pattern that is caused by the Yellow-bellied sapsucker.
If the damage becomes to severe the tree can become girdled and can lead to the death of the tree.
Here is a link with more information.
Why dis my loquat tree that was very healthy when planted develop black or dark irregular spots for the last 2 years. It produces new foliage regularly but at times very young leaves became dry and don`t grow as well as the ones in the same shoot. Also, the point where the new shoots starts is always very dry. I have treated the mature leaves and the new shoots with the Rose Clear Ultra as advised with only little success. Should I water the tree sparingly given the fact that the soil retains all the rainwater being close to the water table? Will be very grateful for your advice. Kind regards, Maria
Here are some links that have more information for you.
Refresh yourself on the watering, fertilizing and weed control.
Additional link has information on the diseases know to effect Loquat Tree's. Please compare the information to the leaf markings that you are experiencing on your tree.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htm
https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/loquat.html
Which of the two has leaves that can be used to make tea? My mother swears a tea can be made with leaves that is somewhat healthy, only she's not sure if it's the loquat or kumquat tree.
Both can be used to make tea. I found these links for you with more information.
http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/health-benefits-of-loquat-leaf/
http://www.green-tea-shop.com/dried-kumquat-tea-p-362.html