Free small potted ponderosa lemon tree in Cambridge, MA
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Comments (12)It was put in a larger pot about 6 or 7 years ago. This year I had to put it in a new pot because the drain pan on the old pot broke and the water was draining out on our carpet. I put in in a new pot that was either the same size or slightly bigger. I didn't see any root congestion when I switched pots this year. Even if it did, I can not put it in a larger pot. My house is small, and with the other non-citrus trees we have to bring in also, we just don't have room for anything bigger. In the spring I cut the trees back to try to make them more bushy and less tall, and it has not been a problem. When I bought them I lived in Houston, TX, and If I had stayed there I would have ended up planting them in the ground and let them grow like they want to. However, I met my soul mate in Kentucky and we got married so I have to keep them potted so I can bring them inside in the winter until I have enough extra money to build some type of greenhouse. I have had the trees in Kentucky for about 4 years so far, and I have never had anything like this happen. I really believe that it is that new pot. It really doesn't drain like people on this forum say that citrus trees need to grow properly. If I can find a nursery open this time of year in our area I will get a new pot and some proper soil and repot it again. If not I'm going to have to wait till spring so I can get a pot from wal-mart, tractor supply, ect. At this time of year it is next to impossible to find any gardening supplies around here....See MoreAre all Improved Meyer Lemon dwarf trees?
Comments (23)Hello Witchywoman, I would not plant them in ground where you are. Citrus can't handle temps below freezing for very long and I am in zone 5 with a microclimate zone6. Lake Erie keeps us a little warmer but even still not warm enough for me to keep citrus outdoors year round. Much better to bring them out when warm enough and cart them back in when temps drop below 32. I don't like to keep mine out below 40! Where did you get your trees? I am concerned that at three years old you have not even had any blooms yet. That isn't a good sign. Are they grafted trees? I am guessing no since I recently got a 2-3 year old Oro Blanco grapefruit tree that is loaded with flowers. Matter of fact, I just went out side and removed 3 immature fruits that just formed after the flower petals fell. I do this hoping that the energy will go back to the tree and encourage it to grow larger. Can you post any pics of your trees? Where did you buy them? Kev, I wanted to let you know that a lot of people grow these trees from rooted cuttings and wheather it is grafted or not, you will still get a lot of pleasure from your tree. I love South Carolina. I have made many trips to Myrtle Beach and alsways wanted to experience Charleston but never have. As a teenager, I bought many of my first tropical trees there. Over the years I got a ponderosa lemon, 1 or 2 banana trees, and a huge gardenia tree that actually looked more like a large bush. I didn't have much luck with most of them. I left the ponderosa outdoors and a stupid rabbit turned it into dinner! Thorns and all. I lost the gardenia tree but now I am succesfull with growing them. I wanted to let you know that I recently bought a "dwarf" improved meyer lemon tree. My tree is a little over 6 feet but from what I hear they respond well to pruning. Unfortunetly for me, I can only let it grow maybe a foot taller, but this summer I am going to work on getting it to grow wider. Also, when the tree is full of fruits you can get a weeping affect due to the weight of the fruit. Good luck with your tree and if you have any questions fire away! You should check out my Calling all Imroved Meyer lemon tree post. I asked tons of questions and as a result, my tree is as beutifull as it was the day I got and actually i think it looks greener. Mike recommended a dose of white vinegar and Foliage Pro at every watering. My trees leaves are a nice healthy green! Andrew...See MoreWhy is my lemon tree not growing any branches?
Comments (121)I would let it do it thing. It will branch when it is ready. When it is about 5 feet tall you will need to take a bud from the top and graft it to the bottom of the tree if you ever want fruit. wood maturity is messured by the tree as the number of leaves that bud is from the roots. At 5 feet you may have a leaf node count of 100.. the leaf node count will start at 100 even though the bud has been moved to the base of the tree....See MoreHow should I be pruning this ponderosa lemon?
Comments (18)John, I know you make your Myancello have you ever tried a small batch with the Ponderosas? I am sure its not as exciting as what is made with the Meyers but it may be a use for it. I love a tart lemon flavor and used them often in lemonades (my favorite right now is a rose water lemonade), cakes, pies, marinades, marmalade, grilled and squeezed on top of meats and fish, etc but I am sure that only goes so far when you have so many lemons to use. I buy the large bags at Costco and always run out before they go bad. I have some preserved lemons in the fridge now that I made a few weeks ago, though I do believe I used Meyers for those....See Moreplucky_ponderosa
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