Plumless plum tree
Lizzie Onions
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in Fruit & veg
Two years ago I purchased a dwarf plum tree from a reputable nursery. The first year there were no flowers and therefore no fruit, however, I did not think this unusual whilst it was 'settling in'. This year I was expecting to see at least a few flowers but once again, nothing. The tree looks very healthy and the leaves are plentiful. I would appreciate any advice on how I can encourage this tree to start producing fruit. Thanks.
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Hi Lizzie
Can you tell us more about the plum tree - variety, size and location of pot, feeding and watering regime etc. A photo or two would be good.
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Depends to some extent how old your plum tree was when you bought it, Lizzie. Plums, cherries, pear trees usually start bearing fruit in their fourth year.
We have a plum tree that's about six years old and this is the first year there's been any sort of crop from it. I think you just have to be patient.
Thanks for the replies, I think that maybe it is still too young to fruit. It is probably only about three years old - maybe I'm expecting too much from a toddler!! I cannot remember the variety as the label blew away in the winter!! All I know is that it was a dessert plum. Does anyone know if greengages flourish in pots? If so what variety would you recommend? Thanks