apple tree no fruit (forum)

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Hi, I have planted an apple tree, red variety but no idea exactly what type. its been 5 years and tree growing tall but no sign of flowers or fruit.

How long does it take for that to happen??

Time: 7th February 2009 10:34am

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macleaymac says...
Hello hebby8. It depends on 2 main things.First presuming it is a nursery bought plant, what the root stock is. If the stock the apple was grafted to is not the approved one for apples, then it can take 7-10 years before fruiting. If it is a 'seed grown' apple it may never fruit.
Second. Apple trees are most particular as to their pruning. Heavy or incorrect pruning when they are young can delay the fruiting.

Time: 7th February 2009 10:56am

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Jantina says...
Do you live where is enough winter chill to induce flowering/fruiting?

Time: 7th February 2009 5:53pm

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hebby8 says...
thanks for your replies,

I am sure its a grafted tree and not grown from seed.

The pruning part might be a problem. I read around the place that I should have a main trunk with longer branches. Instead mine looks like a peach tree, it has mullitple thin branches.

I guess its been 5 years, so maybe in another couple we can decide wheather to chop or leave.



Time: 13th February 2009 3:21pm

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Jacka says...
If your not in the hills, its not cold enough.

Time: 13th February 2009 4:35pm

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