time to do it? Both trees are overtaking my yard, I don’t want to get rid of them but I do want to scale them way back.
The second article below says if it must be trimmed to a certain size, clip it frequently to avoid the stubs and suckers.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htm
http://fruitsandnuts.ucdavis.edu/dsadditions/Loquat_Fact_Sheet/
The edges of the leaves start turning brown almost immediately, and the leaf and self becomes crispy. The plant was grown from seed for fun, and it is about 8 feet back from a south window. It’s being grown as a houseplant, and I don’t have the option to take it outside. I did read up on problems with this plant but I really can’t tell whether it’s a result of blight or a watering what’s an issue. Should I get rid of the plant?
This usually happens with overwatering and overfeeding. Both should be tested before applying. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
Loquat tree is 12 yrs old and never produced fruit.
This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/getting-a-loquat-tree-to-bloom.htm
The bark is peeling and there are lesions at ‘branching out’ points. Any suggestions please.
This can be normal as the tree ages. Likely, it is from birds or squirrels. These articles can help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/protect-fruit-tree-birds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/squirrel-proof-fruit-trees.htm
Loquat leaves are so hard and take forever to decompose. Is it better for the surrounding plants to remove them and compost them or let them lie?
For the health of the tree, and to prevent disease from too much moisture being trapped in the soil, I would rake them and compost them!
Here is a collection of articles that will help you with their care:
There are some green leaves but not many and they are all at the bottom of the tree.
If the temperature didn't go below 12 degrees F., it should come back. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/loquat-losing-leaves.htm
Hi. I have 300 linear feet of 20 foot loquats. They are beautiful usually. But we had that snow storm this year that lasted over 8 days and my loquats trees suffered terribly. They are all still alive3. But have 80%+ brown leaves. They do have green leaves too but some trees don't have many. What am I supposed to do to care for them now? Our weather has been nice enough to water. I have bubblers on most of them and drip a healthy amount 2x per week for 25-40 mins each time. I fed them a seaweed mixture as well at the base.I am so worried about them and no one seams to know what to do for them but wait. Thank you.
As long as the cold spell wasn't colder than what Loquats normally tolerate, they should bounce back with new leaves. A lot of people across the nation suffered losses on their trees and shrubs, especially if they were just marginally hardy. Loquats can tolerate temperatures down to 10 degrees F, but anything below 27 degrees F will kill the flowers and fruit.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/winter-damaged-trees-shrubs.htm