Replanting small lemon plant

Question

I have pulled out a small lemon plant growing next to a fully grown lemon tree. I would like to replant it but it has two tap roots, and I am wondering whether I can shorten them before planting or whether that would damage the little plant. Thank you, Harold.

Answer 1

Lemon tree suckers are common and should be removed so as not to steal nutrition from the parent tree. If planning to replant a sucker, it most likely won't be the same as the parent if it is a grafted tree.

You can trim the root and it should enourage more roots to grow.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/suckers-on-lemon-trees.htm