Find out how to prune a lemon tree properly to get the best out of yours. Pruning promotes growth and results in a healthier tree, as well as giving you more fruit. Plus of course your tree will ...

Manny Barra, master gardener When to Prune The best time to prune a lemon tree is right after all the fruit has been harvested, which can vary depending on your USDA zone.

A citrus tree expert reveals how to grow a lemon tree in a pot, including getting the plant to produce fruit.

How to choose the right planter pot for your lemon tree The right planter pot is essential for the healthy growth of your lemon tree—and the most important element is its drainage holes.

Prune lemon trees in late winter to early spring each year, shortening lanky stems, removing congested or crossing branches and maintaining a manageable size.

Q: Our 3-year-old, 10-foot-tall 'Meyer' lemon trees are loaded with fruit. When and how should they be pruned?-- S.K., Trinity A: Generally, lemons require little pruning. The less you prune, the ...

Beyond that, how you prune your lemon trees depends more on how you want them to look than a specific recommendation. The time to prune your tree is in early spring right after they finish blooming.

We asked experts for their advice on when to prune fruit trees by variety, and when to do so in summer, winter, when trees are established and young.

My daughter recently brought a lemon tree back from Florida. It is on my kitchen counter getting plenty of sun and also has a few buds. I plan to put it into a larger pot and out on my deck once ...

DEAR SUSAN: It’s not uncommon for lemon trees to drop some leaves over winter, but a severe leaf drop like the one you’ve described can usually be attributed to extremely cold temperature ...