Meyer Lemon - is my leaf drop normal?
I do NOT have a green thumb (as you will be able to surmise shortly
LOL!). I've researched and don't see my exact scenario, so thought I'd
ask the experts here. So...we have new-ish landscaping, and have a Meyer
Lemon tree. We are in NE FL, very close to the beach, in zone 9A. The tree has
been in the ground for about 6 months (came straight from landscaper, so
I can't tell you about its previous potted life). It receives full sun
where it's planted. It's on a sprayer (actually more "mist"-er) line
and is watered 30-45 in the a/m. It's never produced a lemon yet. Here's
my concern: it's lost a lot of leaves in the past month or two. I keep
looking up different symptoms, and really don't know if my leaves are truly full-on
"yellowing" or "bronzing" or not. I've taken some pictures to include
with this post and am hoping someone will be able to ascertain from the
look of my tree and leaves, along with the info above, whether or not
there's a problem. Is this just normal autumn stuff? Or is my tree
hurting and needing some changes/different treatment? Thanks in advance
for any help here!
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