Lemon tree has another lemon, but a vine
Thomas Manning
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2 years ago
Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
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another lemon tree fertility problem
Comments (1)Temperature is prolly not your issue given your zone and plus it's a Meyer--they fruit here in winter really well. You may want to make sure that it is getting enough water to help with fruit set, especially at this warm time of year. Of course you don't want to overdo it, but it can be a fine line to walk. Sounds like it is getting the proper nutrition with new green leaves so I don't think that is the issue. HTH....See MoreAnother Meyer Lemon tree without leaves
Comments (3)Probably a few things going on here: 1.) Insufficient sun (due to both exposure and prolonged CLOUDINESS in the Northeast). There is nothing you can do about the messed up weather, but now that the sun has returned can you you place it somewhere that gets full sun for more of the day? 2.) Excessive wetness at the roots may be occuring--let it DRY out now. 3.) Insufficient heat--yes, this has been one weird summer so far. I wouldn't give up on it though. It may sulk a bit though, so you have to either be patient or forget about it. Citrus tend not to like being overly pampered anyway. Also do not fertilize until you see it growing again. Once you bring the plant inside for the season, place it in that southern exposure. I've found Citrus to make nice growth in those sunny, southern exposures over the winter (low sun angle). Good luck!...See MoreJust got this lemon tree but it doesnt look like a lemon tree?
Comments (6)I think they are fascinating trees--Poncirus. The first time I ever the tree was in Longwood Gardens in Pa.. They are hardy were I am but no one seems to grow them and I never see them being sold at garden centers. As I understand it, botanists classify them either as true Citrus or a very close relative. Their leaves remind me of the Kaffir lime (though the Ponciris has an additional third lobe). I As I said, I have mine containerized because I tread the thought of what I'd have to go through if I ever wanted it removed--those thorns are NASTY. Then again, I'd imagine they make for great security fences--and they're deer resistant I believe. Keep in mind though that the tree is deciduous....See Moreeureka lemon has lots of blooms & new lemons but dropping leaves
Comments (4)The leaves are curled but I assumed that was from the spider mites. They are mostly older leaves and interior most are yellowish some are green. As far as fertilizer I need some help in that area. I am having trouble finding a citrus fertilizer so have been using just a basic 20-20-20. Just fertilized a month ago.On my next trip to the city I plan on going to one of the big nurseries to see what they have. Our smaller ones don't seem to have what I need. I have been trying to keep the soil loose on top. My new growth leaves are a yellowish green but have been starting to green up a little. Is it normal for this much new bloom this time of year? Thank you so much for all of your help. I am feeling a lot more reassurred already....See More
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2 years agoI have a Fukushu kumquat tree on flying dragon.
It will stay small and compact.
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2 years agoDave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
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