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How to Identify and Classify Loquats
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the typical leaf shape of a loquat tree?
A) Needle-like
B) Circular
C) Heart-shaped
D) Oblong to lanceolate
  • 2. Loquat leaves are known for their ________ texture.
A) Fuzzy
B) Leathery
C) Papery
D) Soft
  • 3. What is the arrangement of leaves on a loquat stem?
A) Basal
B) Opposite
C) Whorled
D) Alternate
  • 4. Loquat flowers typically bloom in which season?
A) Summer
B) Fall to Winter
C) Spring
D) Year-round
  • 5. What is the typical color of loquat flowers?
A) Red
B) Yellow
C) Pink
D) White
  • 6. Loquat flowers are characterized by their ________.
A) Lack of scent
B) Bright colors
C) Large size
D) Fragrance
  • 7. What type of fruit is a loquat?
A) Aggregate fruit
B) Berry
C) Drupe
D) Pome
  • 8. What is the typical color of ripe loquat fruit?
A) Blue
B) Green
C) Yellow to Orange
D) Red
  • 9. How many seeds are typically found in a loquat fruit?
A) More than 10
B) None
C) 5-10
D) 1-5
  • 10. What is the taste of ripe loquat fruit often described as?
A) Sweet-tart
B) Bland
C) Bitter
D) Sour
  • 11. The skin of a loquat fruit is usually ________.
A) Fuzzy
B) Thin and smooth
C) Thick and rough
D) Waxy
  • 12. What family does the loquat belong to?
A) Ericaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Rutaceae
D) Rosaceae
  • 13. What is the scientific name of the common loquat?
A) Prunus avium
B) Citrus sinensis
C) Malus domestica
D) Eriobotrya japonica
  • 14. Loquats are native to which region?
A) Europe
B) Southeast China
C) South America
D) North America
  • 15. What is a key characteristic of the 'Gold Nugget' loquat variety?
A) Small, sour fruit
B) Early ripening
C) Disease resistance
D) Large, sweet fruit
  • 16. The 'Champagne' loquat is known for its ________ fruit color.
A) Reddish-orange
B) Pale yellow
C) Greenish-yellow
D) Deep orange
  • 17. Which loquat variety is often considered self-fertile?
A) Many varieties are self-fertile
B) All varieties require cross-pollination
C) No loquat varieties are self-fertile
D) Only grafted varieties are self-fertile
  • 18. What does 'self-fertile' mean in the context of loquat trees?
A) Requires wind pollination
B) Can pollinate itself
C) Requires another tree for pollination
D) Requires insect pollination
  • 19. What is a common use of loquat leaves?
A) Paper making
B) Livestock feed
C) Herbal tea
D) Roofing material
  • 20. What type of climate is best suited for growing loquats?
A) Tropical rainforest
B) Arctic
C) Desert
D) Subtropical
  • 21. Loquats are sometimes called ________.
A) Japanese plums
B) Indian pears
C) American apricots
D) Chinese apples
  • 22. Which propagation method is commonly used for loquats?
A) Layering
B) Direct seeding
C) Grafting
D) Division
  • 23. What is a potential pest problem for loquat trees?
A) Aphids only
B) Spider mites only
C) Japanese beetles only
D) Fruit flies
  • 24. A mature loquat tree can reach a height of about ________.
A) 1-5 feet
B) 50-70 feet
C) 30-50 feet
D) 10-30 feet
  • 25. What type of soil is ideal for loquat trees?
A) Sandy
B) Clay-heavy
C) Well-draining
D) Waterlogged
  • 26. Why is pruning important for loquat trees?
A) To prevent flowering
B) To improve air circulation and fruit production
C) To make the tree grow wider
D) To stunt growth
  • 27. What is a sign of overwatering a loquat tree?
A) Yellowing leaves
B) Increased fruit production
C) Dark green leaves
D) Rapid growth
  • 28. The young branches and flower clusters are covered with __________.
A) Silvery-white fuzz
B) Bright green fuzz
C) No fuzz
D) Rusty-brown fuzz
  • 29. What is one benefit of consuming loquat fruit?
A) Causes allergic reactions in most people
B) Lacks nutritional value
C) High in saturated fat
D) Rich in vitamins and antioxidants
  • 30. Loquat fruit are often used in which culinary application?
A) Jams and jellies
B) Pickling
C) Kimchi
D) Sauerkraut
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