Q.41 year old calamondin tree with curled leaves with some brown/black spots. Fruit small and ripens too quickly. What can I do?
41 years of excellent growth and orange harvest has dwindled over the past 2 years. I have re-potted,fertilized, and neemed but the tree has continued to diminish. Curled leaves with brown/black spots continue. What can I do to save it?
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
It sounds like your tree has either an insect problem or a fungus. These three articles explain the different kinds of problems associated with orange trees and what you can do to treat them. You should scan these articles and see what most closely describes what you're dealing with.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/leaf-curl-in-orange-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/yellowing-orange-tree-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/greasy-spot-fungus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/calamondins/growing-calamondin-trees.htm
