lime tree

Question

A lime tree that was damaged during a hurricane is not now producing limes and has its roots partly exposed. Can it be saved or is it best to cut it down and start from scratch?

Thanks

Answer 1

Limes tend to skip a year or so in producing when they need time to recover from damage or other stress. I would give it a little more time. If you are able to, try to re-cover the exposed roots and give the tree some phosphorous rich fertilizer to help it to re-grow its damaged root system and more quickly recover from damage.