Apricot trees are demanding. Most owners are aware of this from the start. And although the given living conditions are far from ideal, the tree is gladly cultivated. The disappointment is great when the hoped-for yield does not materialise. Can anything else help?

There can be various reasons if the apricot tree does not bear fruit

Young tree does not bear

Yes, impatience can be great. As soon as the tree has arrived in the garden, you would like to harvest delicious apricots in the first summer. But an apricot tree bears fruit from about the fourth year.

tree does not bloom

An overriding focus on growth leaves no energy for buds. Strong growth, especially at the beginning, can be natural for some varieties so that they form a good crown first.

But man can also make the tree grow like crazy with his actions:

  • the tree was cut too much
  • it reacts with wild growth
  • Tree was fertilized excessively
  • he is bursting with vitality
  • therefore does not “still” have offspring

tips

Compared to other fruit trees, the apricot tree requires much less pruning. However, many gardeners cut off too much out of habit. Better be more cautious when using the scissors.

No fruit despite flowering

It often happens that the tree blooms magnificently and yet there is nothing to harvest in summer. In the case of the apricot tree, this is usually because the blossom has frozen. The tree is hardy, but its flowers do not like freezing temperatures, even for short periods.

Another reason would be pollination. Even if the variety was sold as self-fertile. Another variety in the neighborhood secures or increases the yield.

Premature shedding of fruit

If the living conditions or weather are not ideal after fertilization, the tree will make the decision that it cannot feed its fruit. He drops some or even all of the fruit prematurely to the ground.

make the tree bloom

Here are a few tips that have been used successfully by other apricot tree owners. There is no guarantee of effectiveness. But if the need is great, they are worth a try.

  • Shorten the roots vigorously or cut them off with a spade
  • the conservation instinct is activated
  • the tree flowers and produces fruit
  • loop wire around the trunk and twist tight
  • "choke" him so carefully for a few weeks
  • the resulting accumulation of juice is said to lead to flowering

Protect flowers from frost

Shade the tree in spring to delay flowering. When late frosts are announced, it is helpful to wrap the branches with plenty of fleece. Last but not least, a protected location is crucial.

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