lemon tree is dropping fruit

Question

My lemon tree has dropped lots of little fruit. It never has before and we have been here 30 years and it was here then. We prune it every August so why is it dropping now?

Answer 1

Here is an article that explains reasons for lemon fruit drop such as environmental factors (sudden changes in temperature, heavy rains, etc.), insect pests, and more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-fruit-drop.htm