When and how should I replant a lemon tree?

Question

The tree is in a pot which is full to the brim with soil. It has fruit on it and has a small tray under the pot

Answer 1

The time to transplant lemon tees is in the spring. Here are the do's and don'ts for moving a lemon tree to a garden space or going from pot to pot. You don't have to upgrade to a larger pot; you can root prune the tree and keep the same pot. Here's how:

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

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