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

Introduction to Walnut Tree

Walnut trees are mainly distributed in areas with an altitude of 400-1800 meters, and are commonly found on hillsides and hilly areas. They prefer fertile, moist, and well-drained sandy loam. Walnut trees are mainly sown in spring and autumn, and the best time is from late October to early November. If the site conditions are suitable and the management is proper, walnut trees can live for more than 100 years.

Walnut trees are produced in North China, Northwest China, Southwest China, Central China, South China and East China, and are distributed in Central Asia, West Asia, South Asia and Europe. Common walnut trees include hemp walnut, iron walnut and hickory.

Walnut trees bear fruit after several years of planting

It usually takes 7-8 years for a walnut tree to bloom and bear fruit. It needs to be transplanted when the plant reaches a height of 20 cm. This can effectively promote the growth and development of the root system. In addition, you can plant more walnut seedlings around it, and you can also raise bees to help the plants pollinate. After 2-3 years of maintenance, flower buds will grow. At this time, you should properly strengthen water and fertilizer management.

Grafted walnut tree blooms and bears fruit

Generally speaking, if the grafted walnut seedlings are early-fruiting varieties, they will naturally bear fruit after 3-5 years of maintenance, but if they are late-fruiting walnut seedlings, they will take at least 6 years to bear fruit.

Potted walnut tree with fruit

Potted walnut trees bear fruit relatively late, and generally require more than six years of care before they bear fruit. The specific time of fruiting depends on the variety, weather, and care and management.

Why don't walnut trees bear fruit?

The reason why walnut trees do not bear fruit may be due to problems with the selection of varieties. It is not easy for them to bear fruit from the beginning. The pollination effect during the flowering period is not good, and there is no fertilization, so there is naturally no fruit. The usual planting and management is improper, and malnutrition does not store enough nutrients for the fruit. In addition, if diseases and pests occur and are not prevented and controlled in time, it will also affect the fruiting.

Key points for high-yield planting of walnut trees

During the planting and later management of walnut trees, on the one hand, fertilizer should be applied as early as possible, and different fertilizers should be applied at different times. Timely watering is also essential. Watering can be controlled during the flowering period to promote the formation of fruits.

Scientific pruning is necessary, especially in autumn when ineffective and leggy branches should be pruned. If old walnut saplings that are growing vigorously suddenly stop bearing fruit, ring cutting, which is the process of releasing the pulp, can be performed.