Grumichama (forum)

Perry the Pom starts with ...
G'day
I have a large 10 year old Grumichama fruit tree. When it flowers there are thousands and the tree look beautiful. Sadly 99% do not set. I have managed to sample a few but for some reason the fruit never set. Please could somebody tell me what I need to do. The tree is very health. It is planted next to my compost bins in full sun and always well watered.
Thank you.

Time: 9th May 2010 2:59pm

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About the Author Perry the Pom
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HappyEarth says...
Not sure Perry, sounds like you are doing everything right. I presume you have lots of bees pollinating the flowers?

Rich
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Time: 13th May 2010 7:00am

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amanda says...
Wahhh! I pruned my grumichama this winter and must have pruned off the current seasons fruiting wood - cos I only got two flowers (so far)...?

So sad :( Is it always this way when u prune them - or did I do something wrong?

Time: 14th September 2011 9:30am

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John Mc says...
Amanda, Prune AFTER fruiting, not before, sillybilly (lol).

Time: 14th September 2011 11:11am

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BJ says...
Prune Autumn. My two have thousands of flowers right now. Cant wait. Your's should have anotehr flowering later in the year?

Time: 14th September 2011 12:27pm

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amanda says...
Thanks guys - it will be a painful lesson never forgotten! :-( I might get lucky BJ - only had the one flush last year tho.

My second tree must be really close to fruiting age - maybe next year - I heard somewhere that they take 4 years?

(it's probably lucky that the 2 flowers fell off...only 2 fruit would have been the worst tease)

Time: 14th September 2011 3:44pm

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denise says...
I have had a lot of trees failing to fruit and I put the cause to having too perfect and fertile soil that cost time and money. Perhaps you could get some trailer loads of yellow sandy soil, and maybe a few rocks. Do a half hearted short job of mixing it into your really nice soil.

Time: 16th September 2011 7:10am

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