tree bore no fruit. It does blossom every Spring. But bore fruit. I fed it manure fruit sticks from nurseries for fruit tress, et c. Why no fruit? I also have a goji berry bearing no fruit. Should I just forget about growing my own fruit tree? Just go to a f ruit store and buy what I want. Probably will save lots of money and frustration. I am located in Toronto, Ontario Canada. The soil here is c;ay. The drainage where the tree is planted is good.
It sounds like the nutrients may be off, or the pH might be off. Fortunately, these things can be tested. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/test-soil-for-pests-and-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/making-sure-soil-drains-well.htm
I have a 15y old apricot tree where some of the small brunches are creating shade on my fig tree Can I prune the small brunches of an apricot tree after they finish bearing fruit?
Yes, you can prune the apricot tree, but it's best to do it in late winter or early spring. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/pruning-apricot-trees.htm
I was late pruning last winter/spring. The tree now looks like a porcupine in full fright mode. What do I do now, and when?
The only thing to do, now, will be to wait another year to trim. This will allow time for larger branches for structure to form. After a year or two you can resume normal pruning.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/pruning-apricot-trees.htm