I just inspected my 3 year old loquat tree. Some of the buds looked dried up and many leaves have been chewed. as I opened the leaves to look at a bud a small white beetle dropped to the ground then buried itself in the sandy dirt of Florida. What should I do? what spray?
There are many things you can do to correct this. Neem oil is an effective deterrent. Have caution, though. You should only spray this on a day when there is no direct sunlight, or in the afternoon.
Here is a collection of articles that will help you find a solution that is suitable for you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/
Our loquat tree is full of blossoms, but it's getting cold here now. Do I need to cover the tree to save the blossoms? Do Loquat trees flower normally in November and December? Our winters do freeze, no snow however. This is the first year the tree has blossoms, but I'm worried this isn't the time for blossoms!!! Help....
The cold will kill the blossoms. The tree can survive colder temperatures, but the fruit will not form unless it has a long enough time to ripen. I'm afraid covering them won't prevent the cold from damaging blossoms. These articles will give you more information on the care of the tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/
Why is my loquat tree losing its fruit? I live in Morgan Hill, south of San Jose, CA.
Temperature changes, a drop to 25F will cause fruit to drop,
The green apple aphid (Aphis pomi) and the codling moth (Cydia pomonella) infest loquat trees in California will cause fruit drop.
Fire blight (Erwinia amylovora), spread by bees, attacks loquat trees in areas of high humidity or that have late spring and summer rain.
Fertilizing recommendations vary. Some authorities say they should be fertilized once a year in mid-winter. For each tree 8 to 10 feet tall, the California Rare Fruit Growers Association recommends applying 1 pound of 6-6-6 fertilizer three times a year when the trees are actively growing.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htm
My loquat tree is 4yrs.old and isn't growing taller. It flowers and gets new leaves,but isn't growing up. It's in the sun and gets water. I'm a former landscaper and I want it to grow into a big beautiful tree. Can you give me any advice? Thank you in advance. Charlie
At most, even the largest species will only get about 35 feet tall. It could be likely that this variety is that of a shorter specimen. If you are taking care of it as you should, then it will grow to its maximum height on its own. If it gets wider, and not taller, then this could mean that the tree has already reached its max height. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htm
Bugs eating my loquat tree.
I unable to identify the pest, as we do not have those around here, but I can tell you a solution that will work for a broad range of insects.
Boil some sliced hot peppers in water, and let this cool and strain. Mix in neem oil, garlic extract, and rosemary oil. Spray this and it will keep just about any insect away.
This collection of articles will give you more ideas on making your own pest control, as well as many other gardening tips: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/
Our newly planted loquat tree is showing signs of distress - leaves are turning brown. It was planted in Tucson and has grown to about 3 feet. But once healthy leaves are turning brown. It gets watered every other day. Could that be the cause?
If it does not have enough time to dry out, almost completely, then it can cause an infection. As long as it is not too far gone, you can apply dolomitic lime, and wettable sulfur around the tree out to about 1 or 2 feet from the trunk. This will kill off as much as the infection as possible in the soil, so that the tree can start to recover.
Make sure to only water when it needs it, or when it stays dry for too long. They can handle a little drought, but they will need water when it stays dry.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htm
I planted a loquat tree from seed and want to know how many years it takes for the tree to bear fruit. I have it in a huge pot not in the ground.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/getting-a-loquat-tree-to-bloom.htm