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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    November 10, 2010
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    It may possibly be citrus canker. This article has more information on it:
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/cg040

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    November 16, 2010
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    This is likely a nutrient deficiency. With all the extra rainfall, it is likely the nutrients were washed out of the soil. This is common for plants in containers. Make sure you have your lime tree on a regular schedule for fertilizer.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 12, 2010
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    When first planted, trees should be getting water daily for at least a week or two to help them get established. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htm

    If he is doing that already, the root ball may have some air trapped around it. Make sure that the hole was backfilled properly and tamp the soil around the root ball down firmly.

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    November 17, 2010
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    1. It can take anywhere from 3-6 years for a lime tree grown from a seed to mature enough to produce fruit.

     

    2. It really depends on what variety you buy and how you prune it as to whether it takes on a tree or shrub shape.

     

    3. I am not sure on that. Again, fastest growing would be a local thing. Some varieties grow faster in some areas than others. If you live in a citrus region, your local extension service will be able to help you with a variety that grow best and fastest in your area.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 22, 2010
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    I would give it some more time. Lime trees need to be 3-5 years old before they will bloom. Older if they are started from seed. If the plant looks otherwise healthy, give it another year or two to mature and start blooming.

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  • Answered by
    Pamula Heit on
    April 9, 2017
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    Hi. My dwarf lime is 2 years old now & full of fruit (over 20) After buying it I re-potted it & fed it seaweed solution & power feed. It trippled its size in 5 months & has not looked back. I feed it every 2 weeks with the power feed & seaweed solution.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 22, 2010
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    It is probably lacking the humidity it needs. Either mist it daily or set it on a tray of pebbles to increase humidity. Also, make sure that you never let the soil go dry. This will also cause leaf drop.

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    November 27, 2010
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    Lime trees need to be at least 3-4 years old before they are mature enough to bear fruit. I would give it another year or two to bear fruit.

     

    This article may also help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/reasons-and-fixes-for-lime-tree-not-producing-blossoms-or-fruit.htm

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