Loquat culture

Discussion in 'Fruit and Nut Trees' started by gardenmistress2003, Mar 12, 2004.

  1. gardenmistress2003

    gardenmistress2003 Member

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    Someone gave me a Loquat seedling (approx. 5') Has anyone successfully grown one in their garden, in the lower mainland? Any advise would be much appreciated.
     
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  2. Yes even in Chilliwack!

    See this discussion on the Pacific Northwest Palms forums.
     
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  3. Can anyone direct me as to where I can by a loquat tree? my father had them growing up in Greece and has been looking for one for years.
    thanks
     
  4. Megami

    Megami Active Member 10 Years

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    I bought some loquat fruits yesterday from T&T Supermarket, I am going to attempt to grow the seeds, and put some out in my garden now that I know it's possible to grow these outside here in the lower mainland!
     

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    LPN Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    One down side to growing these Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) in the PNW is the autumn flowering and fruit set. Rarely will the flowering faze produce fruit set.
    As well Loquat is related to the rose family and can develop black spot on the leaves. Fireblight is a lesser problem unless we have a wet rainy summer (not often the case).
    Wet snow loads can break tree limbs.
    There are at least a dozen varieties with different colorings in the fruit, time of ripening, quality etc.

    Cheers, LPN.
     
  6. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    There is a healthy looking specimen near my house and it made it through this rough winter fine, but I have never seen any fruit on the tree.
     

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