How many years does it take for camellia to bear fruit?

Camellia has been planted for several years and has produced fruit

Camellia usually blooms and bears fruit in the second year after planting, but there are many varieties of camellia, and the fruiting time of different varieties varies. In addition, not all camellias will bear fruit.

If the camellia is sown seedlings, it will bloom and bear fruit in 4-5 years. If it is cut seedlings, it depends on what branches are used. Sometimes, if the branches used are flower branches, they will bloom and bear fruit in the same year. If they are other branches, they will need to grow for about three years before they will bloom and bear fruit.

Why doesn't camellia bear fruit?

Camellia does not bear fruit because there is no artificial pollination. In addition, the pistil is obviously higher than the stamen, and without insect pollination, it is difficult to bear fruit. If there is low temperature or heavy rain during the flowering period, the pollen will be washed away, making it difficult to bloom and bear fruit.

Key points of high-yield camellia planting technology

Environment: Camellia should be placed in a warm, humid, ventilated and light-permeable place. It should have sufficient sunlight in spring, shade in summer, and be placed indoors with a room temperature above 3°C in winter.

Watering: Generally, you can water more often in spring to facilitate germination and shoot growth; in summer, water in the morning and evening, and it is best to spray water on the leaves to make the leaves wet, and avoid watering when the temperature is high around noon; water in moderation in autumn; in winter, it is advisable to water around noon, and spray water every two or three days.

Fertilization: Camellia likes fertilizer, mainly phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. The fertilizers used include decomposed bone meal, poultry manure, superphosphate and other substances. It is not advisable to apply too much fertilizer at normal times. Generally, apply 2-3 times of thin fertilizer water in April and May after flowering, and apply a slightly concentrated fertilizer water once in November in autumn.

Pruning: Camellia grows slowly and should not be over-pruned. Generally, the overgrown branches that affect the shape of the tree, as well as diseased and insect-infested branches and weak branches can be pruned away. In addition, the flowers that are about to wither should be removed in time, which can also reduce nutrient consumption, so as to facilitate the healthy growth of the plant and the formation of new flower buds.