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Q.Lemon Tree Care

Anonymous added on May 13, 2021 | Answered

Hi, I’ve grown my lemon tree from seed and cut it back a couple of times over the past two years however it’s recently had a growth spurt and I’m unsure how to cut it back now so that I don’t harm it. Ideally I’d like to encourage it to grow outwards instead of upwards! I’ve attached photos and any help would be very much appreciated

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on May 16, 2021

If your tree is spindly and tall, it is reaching for sunlight and probably needs to be moved to a sunnier location. Here's an article with tips on how to prune a lemon tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-pruning.htm

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