Question From:
Emma Linnell in Albany Creek, Brisbane QLD
Nature of problem:
confused old peach tree
Type of Plant (if known):
Peach tree
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
immature fruit. small fruits developed in October and then flowered again in March and we have small fruits again now
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
sloping and well draining soil. eucalypt above
How often do you water the plant:
once a week
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
10 hours winter; 14 hours in summer
What type of plant is it:
Peach tree
How long since you planted it:
not sure – we bought it with the house. Trunck circumference is about 30cm. Some evidence of pruning. Height is approx 2m
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
No
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors
What other treatments have you given the plant:
Not much cos there is also termites about the roots so unsure about disturbing the area
Upload photo if available:
Other Comments:
We would like this tree to start producing large fruit, or even ripe fruit, if possible
Answer: This is common when you grow fruit trees out of their preferred climate. The poor peach is confused about when Spring is beginning. Some years it will fruit OK but others will be like this one. There are Low Chill (I think he was a Chinese plant breeder, related to the electronics genius Low Bat) peaches available from Dayley’s Fruit Trees – they do mail order. Don