r/Citrus

My wife and I were lucky to purchase our first home this last year in Ventura, California. The home has this mature lemon tree. The tree appears to be fairly neglected. we have no idea the last time it was trimmed, fertilized or reset.

I've done a little bit of research on these and started today by removing all the fruit. Later today and tomorrow I'm going to try to prune about 30% of it and fertilize. I understand the basic concepts of these like removing the water shoots, crossing branches and dead branches, as well as using a citrus specific fertilizer and deep watering around the drip line. But, I still need help understanding how to shape the tree through pruning, thinning the tree, and what it really means to remove crossing branches. Can you please give me your advice on how you would prune and try to shape it?

I also am super excited to attempt to graft other variety of citrus onto the tree. I made an order from the UCR CCPP. I got certified berris lime, Chandler pummelo, variegated pink eureka lemon and tahoe gold mandarin. I'm not really sure on what the strategy should be for these. do I try to place them where they'll be shaded for protection or where they'll get sunlight for growth? do I put them on a large branch or a small one? do I group them in one part of the tree or try to spread them out?

any tips, advice or help will be very appreciated!

Yuzu tree that I planted here about 6 months ago. There’s lots of blossoms. Should I prune it or remove the blossoms to encourage more root or branch growth?

Located in Central Valley California, planted lemon tree 2 weeks ago along with Orange and peach. The lemon looks as if it’s dying. Dug 11-12 inches deep and 2.5-3 foot diameter. Orange and peach trees are healthy. What do I need to do different?

Bought our house in 2021, and it came with two citrus trees - one lemon and one orange. I was looking at our lemon tree today, and started to wonder if we had accidentally trimmed off the grafted portion the last time we pruned the tree. Any help identifying what I am looking at is appreciated! And do I need to trim that branch coming out near the base or is it the only part of the graft left? lol help!

Hi everyone, I’ve been growing this kaffir lime tree for about 1.5 years now.

I’ve noticed there are 2 branches coming from the same point at the stem that have leaves which look a lot thinner than the other leaves. You can spot the branches in the first pic - one is sticking up straight on the left and the other one is hanging low on the right.

The leaves coming off these branches are a lot thinner and I’ve noticed the first leaf hasn’t grown, it’s only the second leaf that grows big.

My question is, should I leave these two branches be or is it better to cut them off completely? I’ve spotted some new shoots starting to grow from the middle of the left branch and don’t really want to cut these off because I really want my tree to grow. But at the same time, I’m not sure if the branches are sucking up nutrients going to the other leaves.

Any guidance would be super helpful. Thank you!

Just got back from a 2week vacation

Only to see my Calamondin tipped over and completely dead...

Is this still salvageable, or is it time to call it quits?

Deer got to our Kishu mandarin tree before we were able to put fencing around it. It’s been like this for a couple of months now. There has been new growth but it’s towards the bottom of the tree, about a foot off the ground. I think it’s fruiting?

Should I leave it alone? Also, should I be pruning some of the eaten top branches off? I’m new to all of this so not sure what is best. Thank you.

I tried some lemons in Europe, and really loved them, they were mild, and very aromatic, could be Mayers lemons not sure.. I brought few of them with me with the intention of growing some.. I was able to get this far since it's been indoors the entire winter,.but it's seems it's not growing and the leaves are curling.. I used some citrus fertilizer that i bought at the home depot, forgot the brand name.

i really hope i can grow it as its one of my favorite lemons i ever tasted.

im located in north Nj

My Meyer lemon tree has had a tough winter. It's been a battling a pretty serious scale infestation and might've been accidentally overwatered early in the season. It grew about 13 lemons and then pooped out on me. dropped all it's leaves and has struggled to regain strength in the last month. I have moved it outside now that it's starting to warm up.

Are these lighter branches dead? Or are they sun scorched from the grow lights?

Hoping to get some positive (and hopeful) responses here. I have loved this tree for four years.

Looking for guidance. My mature Grapefruit tree recently blossomed. We live in las vegas and had an unseasonably warm weather (close to 100°). My tree lost 1/3 of it's leaves which has never happened before. I have it on drip irrigation, twice a week. Is there anything I should do? More water? Fertilizer?

I don't want to lose it.

My lemon tree has been planted for 3 years and is struggling. I Already add epsom salt and feed it at a regular interval but the tree continues to struggle. What am I doing wrong and how can I improve it? Thank you.

Hey guys I can’t remember what species of orange tree this is but I know it’s a dwarf tree orange tree I bought from Lowe’s about a year ago

From what it looks like is that I found that one of its branches seems to have a variegated section and continues only on that singular branch does anyone know how to cut and grow the orange tree from branches

Hi guys first time poster here. I have a lime and a lemon tree that are both about a year old. How should I start pruning them? First is the lime and second is to lemon. I like shape the lime is going but the lemon looks a bit weird. Any help would be appreciated!