Why Fruit Trees Fail to Bear A fruit tree will normally begin to bear fruit after it has become old enough to blossom freely. Nevertheless, the health of the tree and its environment, its fruiting habits and the cultural practices used can influence its ability to produce fruit.
Adequate pollination is also essential to fruit yield.
If just one of these conditions is unfavorable, yields may be reduced. Perhaps the tree will not bear fruit at all. The grower can exercise some control over most of the factors contributing to fruit production. Bearing Age Nursery-grown fruit trees will probably be from one to two years old. The length of time from planting to fruit bearing varies with the type of fruit.