lemon tree grown from seed

My lemon tree is about 1-1 1/2 feet tall and very spindly. Can I top it by cutting off a few inches or should I leave it alone?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 06/12/2017 @ 5:45 pm

Though most Lemon Trees really don’t need pruning, you can prune above a leaf node to promote side branching,
Make sure your little seedling is getting enough sunlight. 6 plus hours of direct sunlight.

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