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How to get mandarin tree to get fruit

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Posted by: neleker

22nd Dec 2011 08:46am

i have a small mandarin tree but it hasn't had fruit yet only flowers. has anyone any suggestion what to do?


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jjdrer
  • 21st Jan 2014 09:39pm

It is important that you keep the centre of the tree open to allow some sun and plenty of air flow. I wouldn't recommend pruning it during really hot weather as the excessive heat may burn the cut areas, and may even cause some die back (I learnt the hard way). Make sure you give it sufficient water (a good soaking) or you will not get mature fruit regardless of pollination. Check your soil about 20cm or more under the surface. Depending on your soil type you may find that although the surface is moist/wet further down may still be completely dry. If you use, mulch or any other method of retaining moisture put around the drip line of the tree as that is where the roots are that absorb the moisture. That is the information given to us at a reputable garden centre.

r43026a
  • 12th Nov 2013 11:17pm

It would seem that you are getting a lot of advice, but you should review your fertiliser programme; if you use fertiliser with high nitrogen conyent then you promote growth; fertiliser high in potasium with promote fruit; bees will promote fruit set; citrus also need copper as a trace element; further if you want to promote juice in the fruit then apply magnesium sulphate.
Remember that citrus require to be fertilised regularly; that is often with reasonable quantities, after all they tend to be hungary especially if you want fruit!

Anonymous
  • 18th Mar 2013 10:27am

I would plant another citrus plant as they like company for some reason. Try it and see.

Anonymous
  • 18th May 2012 06:27am

biggles says: sorry replied to the wrong thread! Pee on it. Many years ago a friend had a lemon tree that was about the size and behaviour of your mandarin tree. He was about to rip it out and then spring came along with the seasonal bar-b-q and the associated stubbies. As the the lemon tree became the center of discussion (boy's) along with footy, fishing, women and kids, it also became the 'relief spot'. Then the miracle. Fruit! It hasn't stopped and that was some decades ago. What have you to loose? It only costs a six pack and a pack of snags.

marianne
  • 18th Feb 2012 04:33pm

did you buy it or is it a seedling ? assuming its from good stock, try a good quality citus fertiliser and lots of water. we totally neglect our tree, but its gone crazy after all the rain. another problem ; it is getting lots of sun ?

JacMc
  • 30th Apr 2013 08:14pm

This is so true and it's virtually a free fertilizer. My hubby does it all the time now and our lemons have ripened up very nicely over the past couple of weeks. By the way the urine doesn't need alcohol in it for your tree to prosper.

Anonymous
  • 18th May 2012 06:25am
did you buy it or is it a seedling ? assuming its from good stock, try a good quality citus fertiliser and lots of water. we totally neglect our tree, but its gone crazy after all the rain. another...

Pee on it. Many years ago a friend had a lemon tree that was about the size and behaviour of your mandarin tree. He was about to rip it out and then spring came along with the seasonal bar-b-q and the associated stubbies. As the the lemon tree became the center of discussion (boy's) along with footy, fishing, women and kids, it also became the 'relief spot'. Then the miracle. Fruit! It hasn't stopped and that was some decades ago. What have you to loose? It only costs a six pack and a pack of snags.

fisho
  • 18th Feb 2012 09:42am

Do mandarin self pollinate? whats the bee life like?

tane
  • 18th Feb 2012 12:07am

it needs a partner,

Anonymous
  • 20th Jan 2012 01:59pm

Yes, the mandarins are really delicious, easy to peel and seedless, a big plus for the adult kids too.With careful variety selection mandarin fruit trees can bear from early April through to Late October. Perhaps after it finishes fruiting you could prune out the center out of it. You won't get fruit in the center next year but the outer branches should fruit really well.

lisa170
  • 18th Jan 2012 01:06pm

Generally citrus don't fruit because they're too busy growing. Don't prune it and give it a good feed with a fertiliser high in potassium. Potassium stimulates flower and fruit growth. If you prune it then the plant will just put all its energy into growing new stems and leaves. If you're allowed make sure it isn't drying out too much. Give it a good drink a couple of times a week if you live somewhere where it gets hot.

neleker
  • 18th Feb 2012 10:42am
Generally citrus don't fruit because they're too busy growing. Don't prune it and give it a good feed with a fertiliser high in potassium. Potassium stimulates flower and fruit growth. If you prune...

thank you i will give it a try. it is probably still growing it is only about a 1m or so high

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