DAVEinMB 894 Report post Posted March 30 Just stopped by my parent's house and noticed their loquat has fruit on it. I read this is rare for them in 8b? Either way I'm excited to try some once they ripen. 4 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PricklyPearSATC 230 Report post Posted March 30 They frequently fruit in Z 8b. If it didn't produce in previous years, it could be maturity of the tree. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reyes Vargas 434 Report post Posted March 30 Do Loquat do good In hot humid locations? I wouldn't mind giving them a try if they would survive our 100+ temps in summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austinpalm 178 Report post Posted March 30 50 minutes ago, Reyes Vargas said: Do Loquat do good In hot humid locations? I wouldn't mind giving them a try if they would survive our 100+ temps in summer. They grow well in Austin. So I would say they handle heat fine. I think they look happier in a little afternoon shade. Mine would make fruit twice a year. Seemed to like the black Austin clay soil. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
necturus 435 Report post Posted March 30 They handle heat fine. They look pretty bad in Austin right now and even in Houston. I think there will be some dieback in Houston - will be interesting to see what happens in Austin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jcalvin 148 Report post Posted March 31 My parents have mature loquats growing in 8b, full sun, here in SE Georgia. They fruit every year. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manalto 419 Report post Posted March 31 Loquats freely produce fruit in Mobile. They're pretty common here. Fruit from seedlings is variable, some quite good. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAVEinMB 894 Report post Posted March 31 18 hours ago, PricklyPearSATC said: They frequently fruit in Z 8b. If it didn't produce in previous years, it could be maturity of the tree. Awesome! This is the first time seeing fruit on theirs so it was likely a maturity thing. There are some large loquats around town but I don't remember seeing fruit on them, maybe just overlooked without thinking about it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadyDan 74 Report post Posted April 2 Very variable up here in the PNW. I know of a few reliably fruiting trees in 8a/8b on Vancouver Island, but there are also some trees that do not even flower here. There is a guy who has been selectively breeding loquats to produce here in our cooler climate and I have one of his seedlings. Hoping for the best! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Collectorpalms 1,152 Report post Posted April 2 I thought mine was dead after 5F, luckily I see new leaves coming on. I pruned it back now that I can see where the dead is. Mine flowers I think late winter and if it gets hit by a freeze at the time then in will not produce fruits in zone 8b. I had it somewhat protected under washingtonia. .. but now it will be on its own in Texas sun. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amh 518 Report post Posted April 3 All of my loquats are putting on new growth since the subzero freeze, but all are about a foot shorter. In 8A, I usually get a crop every 3 years dependent on what stage of development is exposed to temperatures below 19F. The trees dont mind the heat and humidity where I live, but if they thrive in Houston, they will grow anywhere in the south. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
