Do lemon and/or lime trees have thorns? We have a potted lemon or lime tree and we are not sure which one it is.
It depends on the variety of the citrus tree, but both lemon and lime trees can have thorns. Meyer lemons and Tahiti limes are commonly seen with thorns. Generally, these are not as prominent in older, larger trees. Most likely, you'll just have to wait until the tree produces fruit to know what you have. Keep in mind that limes are picked prior to maturity, while still green--otherwise, they will become yellow and over ripe.
The tree gave lots of fruit last year, but this year fruits are there but leaves and fruit are small. Does it need fertilizer, and if so, what kind? Does it also need lime and zinc as someone else suggested or any other nutrients?
They sell citrus specific fertilizers, if you want to go that route. This article also has information about what lemon trees need:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/learn-about-fertilizer-for-a-lemon-tree.htm
I would not adjust the micro nutrients (such as zinc) or the pH (with the lime) unless you have had a soil test done. Many local extension offices will do soil tests for a small fee. Or you can send a soil sample to UMass Extension and they will do a soil test for you. Here is information on doing that:
http://www.umass.edu/soiltest/index.htm
Yellowing leaves on my (potted) lemon tree are dropping at the same time as new young leaves are appearing. Is this a normal replacement process? It also flowers prolifically.
Sounds like your lemon may be suffering from insufficient humidity and is much too dry. Make sure that it is receiving adequate water and increase humidity if possible. Lemon trees require deep watering once weekly and more when they're in containers. You may also want to give it some fertilizer. Insects can also affect lemon trees. Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/learn-about-fertilizer-for-a-lemon-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/leaves-falling-off-citrus-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm
I hope you can help. I am renovating my house and have taken up the backyard tiles and intend to retile the area. My neighbor has a lemon tree planted right up against the adjoining yard wall. We found roots, which came into our side and ran along the property and later under the property, theirs and ours. We have cut the root back to the wall and want to make certain that it does not regrow. What is your advice please?
Make a cut into the root and paint the fresh cut with undiluted Round-up. The fresh cut will cause the plant to pull the Round-up into its system and will kill it. You may need to repeat 2-3 times if the roots grow deep, but it will work.
I have two fruit trees that do not produce fruit. I have a dwarf Meyer in a big pot. It came w/a large amount of blossoms, which all fell off except one. . . which is trying to grow. I have had other blossoms flower, but they turn to very small green lemons, then die and fall off. I also have a dwarf grapefruit in the ground which has not even produced a blossom. Both trees are healthy with big green leaves. Please help.
Have you fertilized? Nitrogen encourages leaves to grow, but not fruit. Too much can actually keep a plant from producing fruit. This article has information on how to fertilize your trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/fertilizing-citrus-trees-best-practices-for-citrus-fertilizing.htm
I would also try giving them some phosphorus rich fertilizer, like bone meal. If they are lacking phosphorus, the trees will not be able to produce blossoms (which means no fruit).
The requirements for lemons are very similar to that of limes. If you have not read it yet, this article may also be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/reasons-and-fixes-for-lime-tree-not-producing-blossoms-or-fruit.htm
Can't seem to find out if it's possible to slightly reduce the mature size of a variegated pink lemon tree by growing it in a container. The area I want to put the tree could not accommodate it full size at 12 to 15 feet. I would like to keep it at 8-9 feet. Please let me know if this is possible, and very importantly, what size container to use.
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm
We have had our lemon tree for about 7 years, and although it is steadily growing and produces many lemons, they remain green. Why? We have checked to make sure that it is not a lime tree.
I copied this answer from another source but thought it would be helpful to you.
Citrus only changes color in cool/cold weather. Since you move yours inside in winter, the fruit doesn't change color. Of course you can't leave it outside in winter. You just have to accept that the fruit won't change color. That doesn't mean it isn't ripe. So try some of the older fruit. A lemon is ripe when it's big enough.
My citrus is in a greenhouse that is only heated enough to avoid freezing. The fruit starts to change color in Oct/Nov as the nights fall into the 40s and 50s. They fully color up with lows in the 30s. If you get your tree that cool in winter the fruit should turn yellow. But it's not necessary for useable fruit.