[Arid_gardener] Fwd: Navel orange tree

[Glenn C Wright]

Hello gardeners,
Can you answer Mr. King's question?

Thanks,
GCW


>To: gwright at cals.arizona.edu
>Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 13:40:52 -0700
>Subject: Navel orange tree
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>Dear Mr Wright,
>I have a 36 yr old orange tree that, for the past 10 years, has borne few
>crops.  Prior to that, it was a healthy, fruit-bearing tree.  Approx '96,
>the tree was severely trimmed.  Since then, it has yielded 4 crops, the
>last one occurring fall, 2005.  This year, about 1/3rd of the tree
>bloomed.  By now, all the fruit that appeared is gone; fallen off.
>The tree stands 11' at its height with a span of about 12'.  It is
>watered regularly and fertilized as directed by the instructions on the
>bag that tells me it is specifically formulated for AZ conditions.  The
>tree is planted between 2 dwellings that stand approx 25' apart.  During
>winter months, its top 1/4 receives direct sun.
>I have a decision to make.  Take the tree out or, if you can give me
>ideas on what I did wrong other than severe prunning & what steps I can
>take to bring it back to fruit-bearing status.  I would also like to get
>it to grow taller for shade.
>Thank you for your help,
>
>Carl King

Glenn C. Wright, Ph.D.
Citrus and Date Palm Specialist
University of Arizona - Yuma Mesa Agriculture Center
2186 W. County 15th Street
Somerton, AZ 85350
Phone: 928-726-4260
FAX: 928-726-1363
e-mail: gwright at ag.arizona.edu 
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