Victoria Plum

[razza]

I have an 8 year old victoria plum(self pollinating)it gets plenty of blossom but no fruit sets on it,can anyone enlighten me to why this is the cause

[whiskeryron]

Dear Mrs Plum I'm sure you understand that your dear daughter will not bear fruit until she is much older.

[razza]

It fruited as a 3 year old when i first got it,and being 8 year old now I dont think its too young for a plum tree

[tamborine]

Plants fruit to sow seed & perpetuate. Your tree seems unthreatened (too healthy) so is happy to grow. Neglect it, leave it thirsty & threatened for its life and it is forced to fruit.

[woofgang]

I am going to suggest a lack of pollinating insects. I don't support Tambo's theory as a plant will only flower and fruit when conditions are good. If the plant becomes dry it will protect itself by dropping the blossoms and fruit. What else is planted near the plum tree? Is it kept well watered during blossom time?

[razza]

I have watched it this spring and have had loads of bees on blossom,it is very healthy and for that reason,I am going to try tamborines suggestion,also last year I planted another victoria plum about 5 metres away,that hasnt blossomed this year,but it is young,Thank you for your suggestions