Can I cut roots on my lime tree?

I have a lime tree that I have grown from seed. It is in a container. It is about 5 years old and I repot the tree every year to give it more room to grow. I bring in the tree in the winter time and put it outside in the spring/summer. I live in North Carolina. Is it possible to cut back the roots on my tree to put in a smaller pot? It is currently in a 20″ wide container and is getting too large to bring inside. Also, when and how should I prune the tree? Thanks in advance 😉

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 08/16/2012 @ 7:47 am

Yes, you can root prune. These articles will help you:
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/prune-roots.htm ^[2]

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