How many years does it take for tea oil trees to bear fruit?

Introduction to Planting Tea Oil Trees

Tea oil trees have strong adaptability to soil and grow in low mountains, hills and gentle slopes. They are resistant to barrenness and acidity and are most suitable for planting in fertile, loose, deep and well-drained sandy loam. The annual average temperature is between 15 and 22°C. They can withstand short-term low temperatures of -10°C and extreme high temperatures of 45°C. They require precipitation of more than 700 mm and are most suitable for planting in November.

Camellia oil trees have a long lifespan, generally 70-80 years, and can grow to over 100 years old. They are widely distributed in provinces and regions south of the Yangtze River in my country. They are widely planted in Hunan, Zhejiang, Hubei, Jiangxi, Fujian, Guangxi and other places. Common varieties include small-fruit camellia, soft-branch camellia, Vietnamese camellia, safflower camellia, and multi-toothed red camellia.

Tea oil tree planting results after several years

It takes 15 to 60 years for tea oil trees to bear fruit. During the growth period, they need to be provided with sufficient water and nutrients, and maintained in a place with sufficient light, with timely pruning, continuous nutrient replenishment, and balanced tree vigor to extend the peak fruit-bearing period.

Grafted tea oil tree blooms and bears fruit

Tea oil trees are generally grafted in spring, when the temperature is suitable, the scion will grow faster and the survival rate will be much higher. Because the scion grows faster in this season, it will not produce many rejection reactions. In this way, the efficiency of nutrient delivery will be higher after grafting, and it usually bears fruit in two years.

Why doesn't the tea oil tree bear fruit?

The reason why tea oil trees do not bear fruit is that their own conception rate is not high, and they can only be pollinated by cross-flowers. In order to increase the pollination rate, special attention should be paid to protecting pollinating insects. In addition, the reason why tea oil trees do not bear fruit may be due to improper management, such as watering, fertilization, and light.

Key points for planting tea oil trees

1. Tea oil trees prefer a sunny and warm environment. The red soil and yellow soil in southern my country are more suitable. The soil is loose, fertile, moist, and well-drained. The groundwater level is below 1 meter, the pH value is 5-6.5, and the slope angle is preferably medium or downhill below 25 degrees.

2. During the maintenance of tea oil trees, the soil needs to be loosened to improve its water storage capacity and ventilation. Water the trees appropriately at normal times and avoid water accumulation. In addition, drainage measures need to be taken during the rainy season to avoid root rot caused by water accumulation.