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

Orange trees bear fruit after several years of planting

It takes 2-3 years for an orange tree to bear fruit, depending on the planting environment and management. The north is not suitable for planting orange trees.

Orange trees prefer a sunny, warm and humid growing environment. They are suitable for planting in loose, fertile, slightly acidic sandy soil. They are not tolerant to waterlogging. They usually bloom in April and bear fruit after flowering. In order to make it bloom and bear more fruit, nitrogen-based fertilizers can be applied as base fertilizers in early winter, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied before flowering.

Grafted orange tree blooms and bears fruit

It is best to graft orange trees in spring when the healing tissue is more active. Summer and autumn are the next best times. Generally, they will bear fruit in 1-2 years.

Potted orange tree with fruit

Potted orange trees usually take three years to bear fruit. The different varieties and whether the nutrient supply is sufficient will also have a certain impact on the flowering and fruiting of potted orange trees. Under normal circumstances, they will bloom and bear fruit in 3-5 years.

Why don't orange trees bear fruit?

Orange trees do not bear fruit because of lack of pollination. Artificial pollination can be done. If phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are not applied before flowering, or if nitrogen-based base fertilizers are not applied before winter, it will also affect the fruiting. Orange trees like an environment with plenty of sunlight and good ventilation, which can increase the flowering and fruiting rates.

Orange tree planting technology and key points

Orange trees are prone to diseases and pests in the high temperature and high humidity environment in summer. During this period, if the diseases and pests are not effectively controlled, it will affect the growth of new shoots, the development of young fruits of fruiting trees, and even cause a large number of fruits to fall. Prevention and control measures need to be taken.

Orange trees are suitable for planting in plots with deep (60cm) fertile soil, a pH value of 5.5-7.0, and an orchard slope of less than 25 degrees. The soil must be kept moist during the growth period, but no water accumulation should occur. If the potting soil is too wet, it will affect the results.