My Edibles: Loquat Trees

Loquat - Nagasakiwase ^10/10

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Height 3mts (18/01/2012) Its a nice compact size here in brisbane . The fruit are fantastic but i have to net them to keep the crows out of them .

Planted: 2006

Height 3 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Loquat - Champagne (Grafted) ^10/10

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I've heard good things about this variety and it is slightly different to the 4 others most easily available. It has just gone in the ground, but it is a beautiful little tree!

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2011 - Had a large crop of fruit (around 200) in its first year in ground. Taste is fantastic - a cross between pear and peach with a little tang. Must bag from fruit fly. This is a vigorous grower, but quite dense compared to other loquats.

Fruiting Months September and October

Planted: 2010

Height 1.6 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 5 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pruned By: 10% in After Fruiting

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Pest Control: Bag for fruit fly

Loquat - Seedling Nagasakiwase (MT)

Loquat - Nagasakiwase

Loquat - Seedling Nagasakiwase (MT)

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I am not sure what variety loquat I have as it was a gift but I don't think it's grafted. It is probably one of the most vigorous trees in my garden. I have alwasys kept him in a big concrete pot to try and limit him size but I don't think he listens to me. It didn't fit in the pantec when we moved and I had to cut the crown out (and even then he had to bend over to fit). He didn't mind though and has gone crazy since.

He will be 4 next year so I am hoping to get my first crop! I have noticed a few of these trees around Newcastle and they all seem to being growing well.

He is VERY thirsty. New leaves and branches get droopy in dry weather. A good water and there is no permanent damage. I grow native violets in the pot as an early water indicater - if the violets droop it's time for a drink!

Winter 2011: I have my first flowers! Fingers crossed that I will get fruit soon! I took the pic a bit late so the flowers have gone skanky but they are still flowers!

Fruiting Months June and July

Planted: 2007

Height 2.25 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 4 Years from purchase in pot

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: chicken poo, worm castings, Seasol, Charlie Carp

Pest Control:

slaters = the pot got a bit of a slater infestation and they started eating the leaves. I filled the pot up with water til it was overflowing which triggered a slater exodus and then got rid og them by hand (well foot actually).

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Loquat - Seedling Nagasakiwase (MT)

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Loquat - Nagasakiwase ^10/10

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My loquat came from Daleys and I was a little hesitant to proceed with my purchase due to our tropical climate. It has been in the ground for a year and I chose my site carefully. So far so good - the new growth on the top has come since it has been in the ground.

Planted: 2010

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Pollination: No

Organic Status:Organic

Loquat - Nagasakiwase ^5/10

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LIke the idea of it... but waiting for it to grow... had neglected it in a pot but have now transplanted to yard. will update on progress

Planted: 2009

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Yearly, Winter, Spring

Organic Status:Organic

Eriobotrya japonica (Loquat | Nagasakiwase)

Height 80 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Loquat - Bessell Brown ^4/10

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This tree growing well, but still no flowers ( Apr 11 ). I planted in a position with only afternoon sun, as I thought it may fruit in semi-shade. Still hoping as I love loquats.

Planted: 2008

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Loquat - Nagasakiwase (Grafted) ^9/10

Comments: - Strong performer, easy hardy tree with delicious fruits at the end of winter - has weed potential in some areas though

Fruiting Months May, June, July, August, September

Planted: 2007

Height 3 metres

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 1 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Summer

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Horse manure, worm castings and dynamic lifter

When I Fertilise: Yearly

Pest Control: Occasional bird

Loquat - Nagasakiwase (Grafted)

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This is actually a Loquat Enormity

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Loquat - Enormity (Grafted) ^7/10

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This is a very sick loquat! It is very exposed and was a bad choice of plant from the start - as the graft was so low on the trunk. With the constant wind and salinity it has not fared well.

I recently discovered a large stem canker (collar rot) hiding under the bark at the graft point - which just peeled away. I have scraped it back and treated but it probably won't survive.

Fruiting Months July, August, September

Planted: 2006

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Usual mix plus trace elements

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

None except for copper paint for canker.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Loquat - Seedling Nagasakiwase (MT) (Seedling) ^10/10

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fruit is yummy like a pineapple crossed with a lemon and a hint of vanilla. Doesnt keep at all though. Good looking rainforest type tree would suit any large garden. the large furry leaves are generous suppliers of mulch. Plant a seed it will grow! Supposed to fruit in winter but I think mine was a bit late. Fruit is generous early in life we had a bout 10 in the first 6 months.

Fruiting Months July and August

Height 2.5 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 8 Fruit Per Year

First Fruited: 3 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Summer

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: mulch

When I Fertilise: Yearly

Pest Control:

This tree is known to harbour fruit fly over winter, as yet they are too busy with my tomatoes to notice the loquot!

Organic Status:Organic

Loquat - Nagasakiwase (Grafted)

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I bought this plant mainly for it's medicinal value. According to the Traditional Chinese Medicine loquats help to relieve cough by soothing the throat. I chose this Japanese variety because it is said to be high flesh/seed ratio. 

Planted: 2010

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Loquat-seedling (Seedling) ^10/10

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Grown myself from seed. growing well

Planted: 2009

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 4

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Loquat Enormity

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Bland fruit, So I have grafted a Neighbours unknown tasty variety on to it.

Fruiting Months September

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Fruit Harvest: 10 Fruit Per Year

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Loquat - Bessell Brown (Seedling) ^7/10

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Unknown variety, old and large tree which produced a large crop last June, but very light crop this year. Very tasty fruit and lovely shady tree

Height 4 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Summer

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Never

Organic Status:Organic

Loquat

Comments: - Has fruit on now (after~7year wait!)- great shade for the chooks

Pollination: Self Pollination

Loquat - Nagasakiwase (Grafted) ^9/10

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I like this plant as it not only provides fruit but also some much needed summer shade for the garden. Also it is 1 of my wife's favourite fruits so I gained some good Brownie points by planting it for her as a birthday surprise.

It has been in for 2 years now, started about 30 cm high and is now close to 1.5 m high.

Planted: 2008

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Fruit Harvest: 2 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pruned By: 10% in After Fruiting

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Pest Control:

Only some horticultural oils when needed, generally though it is very tough and resilient.

Organic Status:Organic

Loquat - Nagasakiwase ^10/10

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This plant has taken off like a rocket! Nice big leaves and look forward to fruit. I remeber wild parrots at my parent place also enjoyed the fruit, but I wouldn't mind sharing if they attract birds here.

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pollination: No

eriobotrya japonica loquat (Seedling)

Comments: - Purchased yesterday and planted today - 25 March 2010

Planted: 2010

Height 0.6 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Loquat - Nagasakiwase (Seedling) ^10/10

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Abundant sweet yellow fruits year round here in the tropics of Central Qld.  Our family of 6 all try to beat each other to pick these little treats!  The tree is about 8 years old and has been fruiting well for the past 3 years.  Low maintenence, just an occasional prune every couple of years to keep the tree compact and the fruits easy to reach.

Fruiting Months January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December

Planted: 2003

Height 3 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 200 Fruit Per Year

First Fruited: 5 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pruned By: 20% in After Fruiting

Pollination: No

When I Fertilise: Never

Pest Control:

No sprays needed.  Very little issue with pests, though occasionally the ants get in if the fruits are left to get over-ripe on the tree.

Loquat - Nagasakiwase

Planted: 2009

Growing: In the Ground

Loquat - Nagasakiwase (Grafted) ^9/10

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just geting my second crop of fruit off this tree. It has massive amounts of  delicious fruit for such a small tree. I am so happy with it I think i shall plant another. It has been very hardy and taken next to no maintenance.

Fruiting Months May

Planted: 2008

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: manure and blood

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Pest Control:

NIL

Organic Status:Organic

Loquat - Seedling Nagasakiwase (MT) (Seedling)

Comments: -

to be used as rootstock for selected cultivars

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 5

Loquat - Nagasakiwase (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

Growing near area of permenannt moisture.

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Summer

Loquat - Nagasakiwase ^10/10

Planted: 2008

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2009 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Loquat - Nagasakiwase ^6/10

Planted: 2008

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1