How do i get my orange tree to bear fruit?
Hi, you may be in for a wait with your Jaffa, as growth conditions in the UK are not ideal. I’d expect fruiting not really to start before about 5 years old, although I don’t know the condition / size of your plant. I’ve got some of my experience from my own plants as well as friends that grow overseas. Firstly, you’ll need to ensure that it has adequate winter protection, so that you don’t get major damage or loss of your tree. You’ll probably find that some parts of your garden, or growing environment, have microclimates that are warmer than others. These are likely to be more south facing, and sheltered. I grow a lemon tree outside in the UK midlands and it seems generally fine. Occasionally I’ll cover it with a garden ‘fleece’ during really frosty weather here. It lets light and water in, but provides a few degrees of protection. A friend in the US covers the base of his orange and lemon trees with pipe insulation that he wraps around it. This stops alot of his getting frozen – nea
