My soil is good for ericaceous plants. Will it also be good for a loquat tree (Erybotria japonica)?
Here are some links to help you with care information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htm
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg050
I put a few Loquat seeds in a wet napkin, put it in the fridge until the seed sprout and now I put them in a pot. My question is how long til the seed grows?
Loquat grown from seed are frequently self-infertile and do not come true from seed.
Loquat seeds are slow sprouting, they can take weeks or even up to a month before they are growing.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htm
Our loquat tree has leaves that are turning yellow. Is that too much water, or not enough?
Both over- and under-watering can cause leaf yellowing and leaf drop. Vary the water you provide according to the heat and humidity of the week, and don't let the tree dry out until the leaves wilt. Keep in mind that trees in containers need more frequent watering than those planted in the ground.
Other types of stress could cause the same symptom, such as exposure to excessive fertilizer, salts, or toxins.
How many times a year do loquat trees produce fruit? It's Oct. and it looks like it is doing it again. Thanks.
Loquat trees normally only flower once a year. It is unusual because it produces its flowers in the fall, and the flowers develop into fruits which can be harvested in spring. This is probably the behavior you're observing.
Is there such a thing as a 'fruitless' loquat tree?
I found a fruitless cultivator that is called a Bronze Loquat.
I have a beautiful loquat tree here on our farm in Jackson County, Florida. This in the north central region of Florida that my daughter brought me many years ago. It blooms but never actually develops fruit. I don't have any idea what variety it is or whether I need another tree to cross pollinate, or if my tree is just a dud. Can you advise? Thanks, Al Barrs Quail Ridge Farm
Though some Loquat Tree's are self pollinating, there are many cultivators that must be pollinated with another tree.
Since most Loquat's that are purchased from a nursery are a grafted stock, they should began producing fruit at 2 to 3 years of age.
The fact that your tree is older then this, has blossoms and no fruit suggests you need another tree to provide pollination.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htm
I have some seeds from a tree that was growing in Savannah Georgia. I want to try them in a pot. How deep should I plant them? Should I soak them first? Should I place all of them (8) in my pot?
Loquat seeds are easy to grow from seed, though they will likely not be the same as the parent plant. Trees started from seed will not likely fruit.
They do not need stratification to germinate. Just place the seeds in a starter pot with a good quality potting mix, cover with an inch of soil. Keep moist and in a bright location.
Separate into individual pots when the seedlings are 6 to 7 inches tall.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htm