3 years ago, I paid a rather untrustworthy so-called landscaper (who now has a business promoting local bands...) to plan a peach tree for us. It was a Charlie Brown stick with 3 leaves and 3 small branches, very thin base, approx. 6ft tall. I guess that's all they could find on the crack-budget... but anyway... it has grown really well and is now approx. 10 ft. tall, lots of branches, flowers and leaf's out great each year.. but no fruit. Could it be that it is not a fruit producing tree? If so, is there a way to tell? Thanks so much! Rhowerton
Do the flowers have 5 petals, or lots of them? If the latter, then not a fruit producing tree. If five, then it may be a pollination problem, perhaps no other peach trees near enough for insects to transfer the pollen. Or did you get a late frost that would kill the flowers?
I will have to check the flowers next year, they are all gone now and the tree is full of green leaves. Flowers looked great, no late frost... but I do not recall how many petals there were. There is a huge tree in the next yard that looks just like mine, only bigger and I have never seen fruit on it either. It flowers out like mine, leaves and then not fruit.
Quick question: Has your tree ever shown any "black leaf" symptoms? Vivid black colouring around the edges of the leaves. If so, could it be a blight and how to manage it?Cheers.Bob
I have in the past seen some black spots on the leaves. I do not recall whether it was on the edges or not. What do I do about that?
I am not an expert on the weather in San Antonio, but peaches need a good, long chill in the winter to fruit properly. It may be that you have a variety that while healthy in your area, cannot fruit successfully in your area. I would contact local fruit nurseries or garden clubs and ask what varieties grow best in your area. You may also be interested to read this page about growing peaches in AZ, where the varieties Earli Grande and Florida Prince are recommended. http://www.phoenixtropicals.com/peaches.html
You may also want to contact your local extension office: http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/HomeHort/index.htm
