How many years does it take for the pepper tree to bear fruit? How long does it take for it to bloom and bear fruit?

Introduction to Planting Pepper Trees

Sichuan pepper trees are distributed from low-altitude plains to high-altitude mountains. They are also planted on slopes at an altitude of 2,500 meters in Qinghai. They prefer an environment with plenty of sunlight and are relatively drought-resistant.

Sichuan pepper seedlings are planted in spring in the south. In the north, the climate is cold in spring and the soil is relatively dry, so it is more suitable to plant them in autumn. Normally, the lifespan of a Sichuan pepper tree is between 30 and 40 years, and can live up to 50 to 80 years at most.

Sichuan pepper is not produced in Taiwan, Hainan and Guangdong of China, but is planted in other regions. Its main varieties include hairy-leaf Sichuan pepper and oily-leaf Sichuan pepper.

The pepper tree has been planted for several years and has produced

The Sichuan pepper tree grows slowly, and it usually takes 3 years of care to bloom and bear fruit. The yield is low, and it gradually increases in 4-5 years. During the growth period of the Sichuan pepper tree, the overly dense branches need to be pruned to increase the fruiting rate. The tree also needs to be topped to allow side branches to grow, so that more fruits can be produced. The topping angle is generally 45 degrees. After pruning, water the tree every 2 days, and make sure the soil is moist each time.

Grafted pepper tree blooms and bears fruit

Grafted pepper trees will generally bear fruit in the second year, but they require careful care, sufficient water and fertilizer, and should be placed in a sunny location.

Potted pepper tree with fruit

Potted pepper trees are usually planted the year before and will bloom and bear fruit in July of the following year. If the maintenance environment is not suitable, it will take a long time.

Why doesn't the pepper tree bear fruit?

The reason why the Sichuan pepper tree does not bear fruit may be that the pistil has degenerated or its growth and development is stunted. Without pollen, the stamens will swell excessively and it will be difficult to bear fruit. Another reason why the Sichuan pepper tree does not bear fruit is that it has dry rot, which is generally caused by malnutrition in the soil.

Key points for high-yield planting of pepper trees

1. If you want the pepper tree to bear more fruits through pruning, you need to choose the right time for pruning. It is best to prune before flowering. This can avoid nutrient loss. Secondly, it can also allow it to grow more branches.

2. When pruning the pepper tree, you need to find the right position to prune. Generally, you need to prune the damaged branches. These damaged branches are difficult to produce many fruits and will also consume a lot of nutrients.