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Hi Alex, let me help the best I can. I have a Kumquat tree, and the label said "Fortunella". Fortunella is a root stock your kumquat tree may be on if it was't killed prior to your buying it. If
Hi Scott, that seems very strange. The only thing I can come up with and you may know is if it is getting too much water it would make the bark peel away from the trunk. Stop watering immediately and
Hi Michelle, what we are coming up with is scale as scale can turn brown. There are so many new insects and pathogens redisigning themselves as they develop resistance to pesticides. If you find this
Hi hedvah, It may be root rot although if the tree has been there that long its probably not likely. It could also be a fungus as it sounds like its spreading from the south side of the tree. Probably
Hi Wanda, sounds like white flies as they are small and scatter when you move the plant. I sould suggest Atomic Grow for your solution for a permanent solution to both problems. It is also organic and

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