Young Meyer lemon tree.

Planted early fall in South Carolina Beach area. During freezing temps covered with cardboard box. Today leaves are drooping and falling off. Is it dying?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 01/21/2019 @ 8:05 pm

No, this is normal for cooler climates. Just be aware that it may never bear an edible fruit since it will not not have a long enough season. Although they do lose their leaves in cooler environments, they do survive. So as long as your area remains above 20 degrees, then it will survive.

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