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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    December 2, 2017
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    There are many things you can do to correct this. Neem oil is an effective deterrent. Have caution, though. You should only spray this on a day when there is no direct sunlight, or in the afternoon.

    Here is a collection of articles that will help you find a solution that is suitable for you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    December 2, 2017
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    The cold will kill the blossoms. The tree can survive colder temperatures, but the fruit will not form unless it has a long enough time to ripen. I'm afraid covering them won't prevent the cold from damaging blossoms. These articles will give you more information on the care of the tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 12, 2018
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    Temperature changes, a drop to 25F will cause fruit to drop,
    The green apple aphid (Aphis pomi) and the codling moth (Cydia pomonella) infest loquat trees in California will cause fruit drop.
    Fire blight (Erwinia amylovora), spread by bees, attacks loquat trees in areas of high humidity or that have late spring and summer rain.
    Fertilizing recommendations vary. Some authorities say they should be fertilized once a year in mid-winter. For each tree 8 to 10 feet tall, the California Rare Fruit Growers Association recommends applying 1 pound of 6-6-6 fertilizer three times a year when the trees are actively growing.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 17, 2018
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    At most, even the largest species will only get about 35 feet tall. It could be likely that this variety is that of a shorter specimen. If you are taking care of it as you should, then it will grow to its maximum height on its own. If it gets wider, and not taller, then this could mean that the tree has already reached its max height. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 28, 2018
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    I unable to identify the pest, as we do not have those around here, but I can tell you a solution that will work for a broad range of insects.

    Boil some sliced hot peppers in water, and let this cool and strain. Mix in neem oil, garlic extract, and rosemary oil. Spray this and it will keep just about any insect away.

    This collection of articles will give you more ideas on making your own pest control, as well as many other gardening tips: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 12, 2018
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    If it does not have enough time to dry out, almost completely, then it can cause an infection. As long as it is not too far gone, you can apply dolomitic lime, and wettable sulfur around the tree out to about 1 or 2 feet from the trunk. This will kill off as much as the infection as possible in the soil, so that the tree can start to recover.

    Make sure to only water when it needs it, or when it stays dry for too long. They can handle a little drought, but they will need water when it stays dry.

    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 25, 2018
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