Key Lime Tree won't bear fruit!
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Comments (3)Mussari: This lemon story is hard to explain, and maybe that's why no one has had a crack at it. First, we have to define what that "cutting" was. A cutting is usually a rooted piece from the upper or grafted portion of the tree. Are you sure that is what you have? On the other hand, the "cutting" may have actually been a shoot from the rootstock of the tree, which could be a number of things, including a trifoliate, which might explain the odd leaf shape. A tree grown from a rootstock shoot will probably never have lemons as that word is usually defined. Whatever the case, 8 years is long enough for an experiment, if you really want to try to grow lemons, and it may be time to cut losses and buy a real dwarf lemon like a Meyer. I planted a little Meyer last spring, and it began to bloom and set lemons in less than six months. Be advised that I am not a "pro", but hey, eight years! Don Yellman, Great Falls, VA...See MoreRaspberries won't bear fruit!!
Comments (32)June 24, 2015 same problem here, we live about 40 minutes West of Milwaukee WI., the plants produced tons of blossoms, set fruit, today looked at them and again all dried up and shriveled. Plants are in good condition, we water, last year I put something on the garden center recommended, I thinned and pruned this Spring. And again, NO FRUIT. This bed is about 7 to 8 years old and I am so disheartened again this year after all my work last year. I even spent $1,000 to take down two tall trees to give lots more sunshine. We grow pumpkins and winter squash in garden adjunct, and they do well. Would appreciate any ideas. We will most likely do in the bed this fall and get rid of them all together. For all the hard work and money and time spent, I can buy a lot of raspberries. Thanks Bonnee...See MoreMy lime tree won't flower or give fruit!
Comments (1)Curled up leaves could indicate overwatering. The roots need to become dry before watering/feeding. What kind of nutrients do you use?...See MoreKey Lime Tree - why no fruit ?
Comments (3)jofus, I have noticed very little to nothing for flowers and/or fruit on my different citrus plants. One lemon on my lemon trees, 3 oranges on the orange trees, nothing on my kumquat trees, but my protected little 3 foot tall container citrus is loaded with little fruit. I'm blaming it on the cold we had this winter. Lou...See Morehoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA
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