If it growing well, I wouldn't worry too much as this is a sign that the roots are growing well and will in the long term set the tree up for a long and fruitful life. St Julien rootstock is normally the one that takes a year or two before turning to flowers and fruit so don't worry. Third year would be normal though in late August you could select a few (say third to half) of the side shoots from this year and prune back to 2-3 leaves. These should become flower buds. If the tree is in open ground, ie without grass a lawn right up to the trunk, you could feed with a high potash rose fertilizer right now. This in conjunction with the late August prune should start the ball rolling.

Thanks very much. I have also planter a pear Confrence and apple tree Cox's last year. Both have two fruits on them. Would they benefit from a feed now. All three trees had sea weed feed and blood & bone in the hole when planted.

Regards.

Probably no need to feed. It seems they have more than enough in there, though in future I would possibly just put a little bone meal into the planting hole. I always say about as much as you can hold in your hand....or a dessert spoonful. The bone meal will still be breaking down and releasing nitrogen slowly to the roots, whilst the phosphate in this will be helping the roots actual development.

Thank you the info. is a great help.