Texas A&M garden expert offers tips for loquats and pittosporums that suffered during...
Q: I believe my loquat tree has fire blight. It has large black and red areas on the limbs that look charred and red patches on the trunk and limbs. There are many brown leaves, and it had no fruit this season. Is it treatable? How should I approach the problem to save the tree?There are a few things going on here. It is not surprising that it did not produce fruit; the December freeze kept that from happening.
Fire blight is caused by the bacterium, Erwinia amylovora. Leaves turn brown with black blotches, curl, then shrivel, yet remain attached. Die-off starts on the uppermost twigs, turning black and curling like a shepherd’s crook. Branches develop dark, sunken cankers that enlarge and girdle branches, eventually killing the branch. The pathogen spreads by rain and insects.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Houston Weather: A 'soupy' weekend in store for HoustonAn event-filled weekend in Houston will be warm, muggy and possibly rainy, according to...
Read more »
Tremoloco Kicks Off Texas Tour In HoustonCinco de Mayo is an important date for many Mexican Americans and non Mexican Americans alike. Though rooted in marking the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla, it has become a date where people find any excuse to drink a margarita, eat some tacos and listen to great music...
Read more »
Houston weather: Isolated strong to severe storms possible in southeast Texas on ThursdaySTAY WEATHER AWARE! Those to the north and west of Houston should be on the lookout for a few stronger storms Thursday afternoon and evening.
Read more »
Top things to do in Houston this weekend, from Cinco de Mayo Parade to Tacos Over TexasOur top picks also include Houston Polish May Festival, Japan Festival Houston, East End...
Read more »
Cinco de Mayo and Japan Festival among top picks for family events in Houston this weekendOur weekend top picks include Tacos Over Texas, Houston Polish May Festival, East End...
Read more »
Memorial Park ranks top among best Texas trails for runningMemorial Park is the only Houston park listed among the top trails in Texas for runners...
Read more »