I get it. You bought a fruit tree for it’s abundance of fruit and then not only do you not get a lot of fruit, but it bears no fruit at all. It is one of the most irritating things that can happen to someone who has slaved for hours and hours to establish a fruit tree. I know this from personal experience. Believe me. Because of my great knowledge, my neighbors regard me as a gardening guru. But this is just because gardening has been my love for many years, and I have absorbed so much information in my mind like a sponge. My learning has also come from previous failures. I didn’t see a single fruit for approximately 5 years after I started growing fruit trees. I was about to give up when I met the man I believe to be the gardening expert.
I was in a gardening store, looking for a new fertilizer to give me hope in my quest for fruit. I’m not sure if I had a desperate look in my eyes, but a kind old man approached me and began speaking with me. He introduced himself as Dave, and for whatever reason, I opened up to him and told him about my problems. I’m not usually the sort to tell everyone about my difficulties, but Dave seemed like such a nice guy that I couldn’t stop myself. And I’m pleased I did because what he showed me was extremely beneficial in getting my fruit trees in gear and producing.
I discovered that the incapacity to create can be caused by various causes. Sometimes the tree is too young; if it is less than four years old, don’t expect it to bear fruit just yet. If it has been four years and you still haven’t seen any fruit, you should start thinking about other things that could be causing the barrenness.
It will struggle to flourish if the tree is subjected to any form of water stress (poor drainage, too much or too little water). If you suspect this, you should evaluate your own watering techniques and compare them to the tree’s needs to see if you are causing water stress. Always keep an eye out for any infections or pest damage. If your tree is continuously being attacked by various small creatures, you can’t expect it to be active enough to yield fruit.
If your tree blossoms but does not provide fruit, it could be due to freezing weather during the bloom. The cold either harmed the flower bud or the infant fruit. The tree may appear to be in good condition on the outside, but the inside may be damaged beyond the possibility of ever bearing fruit. Unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do in this situation other than wait until next year and hope it doesn’t happen again.
If the tree’s pollination process is incomplete, it may have difficulty producing fruit. If you planted different varieties, you might discover that the requirements are different than you thought and that they are incompatible. In this scenario, you must replant the appropriate combinations.
When I examined my tree’s condition and everything that had happened to it, I realized that not only had I cross-pollinated slightly incorrectly, but I had also given my tree too much water. I had learned my lesson after resolving these issues, and I have had no trouble bearing fruit since then.
If you are having trouble with a plant that is not cooperating, you should seek the advice of a professional gardener. If you can find a gardening mentor like mine who is willing to teach you everything they know, you should have no trouble getting your garden on the right track.