My loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) was planted about 2 years ago. The soil is poor but it does relatively well in these parts (Tarragona). It's a "domestic" tree here, usually just one specimen along with the fig tree planted near the house.
My plant is still spindly but from its 5 or so branches it's flowering profusely. The splendour looks foolhardy.
My question is: if I cut off the flowers now before they develop into fruit will the tree's limbs benefit ? Will the energy blocked from the fruiting process be diverted into body building? Is it worth it? If it is worth it, then would it be even better to pinch out the flowers as soon as they appear?