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