oldryder I'm with fruitnut on your trees. Try putting down a 2-3" layer of well composted manure two weeks before last threat of frost. I bet that will wake them up. As far as the location of the nursery is concerned it many or may not matter as most get their trees from wholesalers. Its more important that you are buying varieties that are well suited to your zone with a proper rootstock for your soil and buying from reputable nurseries. St. Lawrence Nurseries is one of the few nurseries that grows all of its own trees in your zone but they are done taking orders for the season. Here is a list of reputable nurseries you may want to take a look at. Adams County Nursery http://www.acnursery.com Cummins Nursery http://www.cumminsnursery.com/catalog.htm Van Well Nursery http://www.vanwell.net Johnson Nursery http://www.johnsonnursery.com/Default.htm Trees of Antiquity http://www.treesofantiquity.com

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Yes, you have a combination of things going on.. The light is not an issue since you said that has not changed, but I tend to think it's that mix.. It looks a little to wet fine, peaty for my trees and that alone can cause severe issues.. It looks like it has had its day, worn out. It has lost its structure and porousity..That alone can be certain death because of reasons I mention here. It can collect salt residue from fertilizing and tap water if you do not flush once a month and fine roots killed off from those salts can cause your tree to starve for fertilizer and or water.. Root rot can also cause this effect.. Which is why I also question whether you have pests or no,t since they are attracted to trees that are rich in sugars and defficient on hydration.. If it were me, I would either flush the mix and keep an eye on how long it takes for your pot to dry out right down to the root zone.. I would also check the root zone to see if it has suffered any root loss which that is a symptom. If the roots are still healthy and the soil works like it is suppose to, then flush the heck out of that mix with fresh water and the fertilize on a regular basis.. If that soil is not doing the proper job, then I would use a very fresh porous mix, rinsing all the old soil mix of those roots.. I would wait about 2 weeks before fertilizing again in this case.I would do a repot a.s.a.p if it needed it after examing every thing and you see a need. It looks like it's in need of some much needed food, for sure to support good growth in all areas, once you make sure the roots and mix are ok.. Good luck! MIke This post was edited by meyermike_1micha on Mon, Mar 10, 14 at 19:58

One of my garden club friends and neighbors has a loquat tree growing, flowering and fruiting on the east side of her house with about the same exposure you have. She and her husband are gone all summer, so this gets no supplemental watering and does fantastic! I haven't had luck yet duplicating the location, but I've already scouted where I'll buy my tree: Bob Wells Nursery in Lindale. While I don't see loquats on his web site, he has these trees in two greenhouses that are lovely and good prices! I also see from his online store that he also has blood oranges - I wasn't looking at citrus, though the greenhouse smelled lovely. I've been there in person, picked up some berries and fruit trees (pluots and a chocolate persimmon) and am very pleased with the selection! Here is a link that might be useful: Citrus at Bob Wells Nursery