How to trim a lemon tree in a pot that has lost most of its leaves as fall approaches.

We live in zone 8 and due to travel the tree (in a large container) has not been watered sufficiently. Should I trim it back or just wait for it to grow new leaves in the spring?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 10/18/2020 @ 5:22 pm

These two articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-pruning.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm ^[2]

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