How many years does it take for a tangerine tree to bear fruit?

Introduction to Planting Mandarin Orange Trees

The orange tree is a plant of the Cactaceae family and the genus Tripterygium. It was originally distributed in tropical desert areas of Central America, such as Brazil and Mexico. It is a tropical plant that is best planted in spring and summer. The lifespan of the orange tree can reach more than 20 years.

Tangerine trees are produced in Manila, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, among which the most famous is Nepal. The better varieties include the Star-Moon Tangerine Tree, Tangerine Tree Grape, Kirin Tangerine Tree, and Fortune Rat Tangerine Tree.

After several years of planting, the tangerine tree will bear fruit

Tangerine trees can bear fruit 1-2 years after planting. Hainan's climatic conditions allow for planting them, but currently very few are planted. They are mainly produced in Nepal and India. The seeds can be planted to produce good results. Separate the pulp and seeds, place them in a well-ventilated place to dry, then spread them evenly on the soil surface, water them in time, and cover them with plastic wrap. They will germinate and take root in about 7 days.

Grafted tangerine trees bloom and bear fruit

Tangerine trees can be planted by grafting. Cut strong branches, dry the wounds and plant them in moist soil. Do not insert them too deep. Water them thoroughly after insertion and place them in an environment of about 20 degrees for maintenance. They can usually be planted nine months after grafting.

Potted tangerine tree with fruit

Many people grow orange trees in potted plants and they will bear fruit in about 3-6 years. Generally, if they are sown, they will bloom and bear fruit in 5-6 years.

Why don't tangerine trees bear fruit?

1. The seedlings grown from tangerine tree seeds will most likely only bloom but rarely bear fruit. This is because it must undergo pollination to bear fruit. If many seedlings are planted together and then naturally pollinated to bear fruit, it is generally difficult, so grafting is used for planting so that it can bear fruit quickly.

2. If the rootstock of the grafted orange tree is Queen of the Night, it may also result in the tree only blooming but not bearing fruit.

Key points for planting tangerine trees

The main ways of propagating mandarin orange trees are cuttings and tissue culture. Currently, cuttings are mainly used in production. Adult stem nodes that are healthy and free of pests and diseases should be selected, with a length of about 20-30 cm. It is best to choose sandy loam that is rich in organic matter, fertile and loose, and has good drainage.