Q.Can avocado and loquat trees cross pollinate?
I sprouted, planted and transplanted three avocado seeds. Now plants 10 years after being planted in the yard, they have fruit – but the fruit is loquats, not avocados – I live in Redwood forest, Santa Cruz County. Any ideas? A neighbor up the hill has a loquat tree. Can they cross pollinate? Thank you.
Downtoearthdigs
Answered on July 1, 2015
The simple answer is yes, they can cross pollinate.
Here is more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/pollinating-avocado-trees.htm
http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Julian_Cuevas/publication/231913916_Pollination_requirements_of_loquat_(Eriobotrya_japonica_Lindl.)_cv._Algerie'/links/5469e1040cf2f5eb1805662f.pdf
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