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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    August 22, 2016
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    This could be a fertilization problem: if the nitrogen supply is too high or the phosphorus supply is too low in their soil, citrus trees will not flower. It could also be a pruning problem.

    These articles are about oranges but are relevant to all citrus trees:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/no-fruit-on-orange-trees.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/pruning-orange-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    October 2, 2016
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    One possibility is that some varieties will bear in alternate years, with a heavy crop in one year and a ligt crop in the next year. Cold temperatures that kill blossoms, insufficient fertilizer, and watering problems can all cause poor fruit production.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/no-fruit-on-orange-trees.htm

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    MichiganDot on
    January 2, 2018
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    You'll have to look up the nocturnal beasts in your area. Where I live in Michigan, prime suspects are opossums and raccoons. Skunks don't climb trees but will eat fruit that has fallen.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    March 16, 2018
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    They are, likely, self fertile. Just having another tree around will increase pollination. They will be able to pollinate with each other if you plant the same trees.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 27, 2018
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    Once you see flowering, it is an early sign that fruit will soon follow. This could be 1 to 3 years, but it is usually fairly soon after the first flowers.

    You can give it a boost by giving it a citrus fertilizer. This will give it the nutrients that it needs to properly produce fruit.

    This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/tangelo/tangelo-tree-information.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 5, 2020
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    Generally, 40 or 50 years will be expected. They tend to decline, suddenly, seemingly. It will be time to look into replacing the tree.

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