Q&A – What causes a plum tree to flower but not give fruit?
Question:
What causes a plum tree to flower but not give any fruit?
Answer: UT Extension Horticulture Specialist Carol Reese says that even though the plum tree has perfect flowers (male and female parts) it requires another variety of plum to cross pollinate with. In this case there is no other tree nearby. To get fruit on the tree you would need to plant another plum of a different variety nearby. If you don’t know the variety, planting two trees of different varieties will ensure you have a suitable pollinator.
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Plum
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What causes a plum tree to flower but not give any fruit?
Answer: UT Extension Horticulture Specialist Carol Reese says that even though the plum tree has perfect flowers (male and female parts) it requires another variety of plum to cross pollinate with. In this case there is no other tree nearby. To get fruit on the tree you would need to plant another plum of a different variety nearby. If you don’t know the variety, planting two trees of different varieties will ensure you have a suitable pollinator.
Related Resources:
Plum
Growing Plums in Florida
Growing Plums in Connecticut