Convert lemon to tree or shape bush

I have a lemon bush that does bear some lemons and has bad thorns! Probably about 8 years old, transplanted about 6 years ago. This year its limbs have grown fast and reach about 7′ tall. Must do something to control its size. Should I try to make a tree of it, or just prune and shape it to keep as a bush?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 10/15/2015 @ 12:13 am

Yes, you can prune the Lime Tree to help control it’s size and shape.

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