Re: Loquacity
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- Subject: Re: Loquacity
- From: M* &* L* D*
- Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 07:34:38 -0700
Bill,
It seems to me that a loquat tree 12 ft (=4 m) high should be producing
fruit. My loquat tree (which is not a seedling) has been producing fruit
since I bought it 2 years ago (this is it's third year producing fruit). It
still hasn't reached 12 ft high; in fact, it's only about 7 ft high
(although I do prune it).
Did the trees produce any flowers?
Is the problem really of not producing flowers?
I think some loquat trees (including mine) need cross-pollination, although
most(?) do not need cross-pollination. This is something that isn't covered
well in books.
--Mark
Mark Doster
central San Joaquin Valley, California
-----Original Message-----
Help me. I planted two loquat seeds eight years ago. The trees (one in
shade, the other full sun) are about 12 ft high. Folklore says that it takes
7-9 years for them to bear. I am waiting patiently as I love the fruit and
the conserves/jam to say nothing of the distilled brandy. Should I stop
waiting?
bill grant, central coast California
