Calamondin lime trees

Why do some of my Calamondin trees have thorns and some don’t?

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#1 Comment By Alisma On 10/20/2016 @ 9:39 am

This could be a difference between individual trees based on genetics, or it could be because of small differences in environment that the trees have experienced while growing. Citrus are quite variable in whether they produce thorns or not. Here is more about citrus thorns:

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