My citrus tree has produced a lot of fruit untill this year. this year no flowers or fruit, just a lot of new growth. Why?

Question

It also has scars on the bark where it looks like some animal has chewed on it, The tree looks healthy and strong. I painted the tree with tree paint and that seems to have stopped the abrations’

Answer 1

If these are not fertilized each year with a citrus fertilizer, then this is likely the issue. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/fertilizing-citrus-trees-best-practices-for-citrus-fertilizing.htm