How many years does it take for an orange tree to bear fruit?

Introduction to Planting Orange Trees

Orange trees prefer a warm growing environment, and need sufficient water when maintained. The annual average temperature should be kept between 18-22 degrees, which is more conducive to growth. When planting, it is generally carried out in March and April. Its main production areas are Chongqing, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan and other places.

Orange trees bear fruit after several years of planting

After planting, if the orange tree is well managed, it will bear fruit in about 3 years. When planting, there should be an appropriate density and appropriate spacing, and good water and fertilizer management should be carried out at ordinary times, and excessive application should not be allowed.

Grafted orange tree blooms and bears fruit

It usually takes about 3 years for a grafted orange tree to bloom and bear fruit. During maintenance, it needs sufficient water environment and nutrients to allow it to grow well.

Potted orange tree with fruit

It usually takes 2-3 years for a potted orange tree to bear fruit after being planted, but different planting techniques and planting environments will also result in different fruiting periods.

Why don't orange trees bear fruit?

Generally, the reason why oranges do not bear fruit is that they are infected with citrus decline disease. When infected with this disease, the ripening will slowly decline for several years without bearing fruit, and finally die suddenly. It may also be due to improper water and fertilizer management, so appropriate amounts of fertilizer and watering are needed.

Orange Tree Planting Tips

As the orange tree grows, it needs to be pruned regularly, and some of the denser branches and leaves need to be thinned out to allow it to have sufficient sunlight so that it can bear more fruit. In addition, it needs to be fertilized according to its growth and watered in a timely manner.