Loquats that bloom early

[edself65]

I saw a loquat tree down from my house yesterday covered in blooms. I haven't seen one bloom this early. I was wondering if anyone is growing or is aware of any that always bloom this early?

Thanks,

Ed

[gnappi]

My potted loquat is in a 3 gallon pot is blooming right now.

[mangomandan]

Speaking only for southern Florida,  I don't think the summer blooms result in mature fruit.

[edself65]

I haven't seen ripe fruit until late December. I will be watching this tree to see if any of the fruit mature. I would love to have an early bearing loquat! It would be great to extend the season if it produced quality fruit! I was hoping some other folks had seen some early producing loquats.

Thanks,

Ed

[FlyingFoxFruits]

they can bloom in winter and in spring /summer.

they can make 2 crops in FL.

not sure if fruit quality is hindered by off season fruiting ...I see trees by me' with blooms now as well...fruits should be ripe by, Dec..

this year is a bit crazy, like 2 months ahead!

I saw a loquat tree down from my house yesterday covered in blooms. I haven't seen one bloom this early. I was wondering if anyone is growing or is aware of any that always bloom this early?

Thanks,

Ed

[BMc]

It has been a strange year for them here too. the Champagne set a crop of smaller seedless fruit in autumn, as did the Nagasakiwase. The Champagne then set another small crop of seedless fruit. The Nagasaki wase has already had its full crop before we've hit the middle of winter. The Mizuho has given up one crop and is now setting another, that should be ripe about mid spring. I've not had them produce these nubbin style crops before or have their main crop so early. I think its down to the extra wet weve had this year/last 2 years.