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chanljkk
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chanljkk asked in Science & MathematicsBotany · 1 decade ago

Why doesn't my orange or lemon tree bear fruits ? It is at least 7 years old.?

The apricot tree has fruits this year, but it did not have any fruits last year.

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  • mejxu
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    1 decade ago
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    Citrus trees, when grown from seed, sometimes need more than ten years to bear fruits.

    Better is to grow grafted trees, they produce a few fruit in the second or third year after planting and increase production subsequently.

    This site provides very detailed and assistant cultivation hints and lists many common citrus problems:

    http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/homef...

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