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The best time to prune your citrus is after fruiting in spring. In frost free regions, pruning can be done at any time of year, including winter. However in frost prone areas avoid pruning in winter because this will push soft new growth that hasn't had time to harden off, and it will be damaged by frost.
- What month do you prune lemon trees?
- Can you prune a lemon tree too much?
- How do you take care of a lemon tree in the winter?
What month do you prune lemon trees?
Depending on the climate, people prune during spring or autumn.
- Baby lemon trees aren't encouraged to bear fruit until they're older.
- Young lemon trees are pruned as often as needed to shape their structural framework.
- For mature lemon trees, the best time to prune is after every harvest once or twice a year.
Can you prune a lemon tree too much?
The leaves are the manufacturing part of the plant - removing too much of the canopy will reduce tree growth and crops. Citrus bark also burns easily if over-exposed to the sun. Pruning should involve removing unhealthy, unwanted and poorly positioned branches but minimise the loss of healthy foliage.
How do you take care of a lemon tree in the winter?
Leave the plant in direct sun during the mornings and move it to shade in the afternoons for two weeks. Then leave it completely shaded for two weeks. Blast the lemon tree with the garden hose to remove any unseen pests before bringing it inside for the winter. Spray the foliage and trunk thoroughly.
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