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Potted dwarf lemon tree.

19 years ago

I've had a potted dwarf lemon tree for about a year in a half. Last season I got 15 beautiful, full sized, sweet tasting lemons. I was very excited. I am worried thaat the pot it's in is too small - it's 16" high with a circumferance of 18" across.

I want to have this tree forever. Should I get a much bigger pot and transplant? If so when's the best time of year to transplant? What precautions need to be taken?

-steve-

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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9
19 years ago
Whether you need to repot now or not I think will depend on the composition of the potting soil. Many potting soils have a short life and as they break down their ability to drain and aerate the soil is diminished. The pot size I think will be OK for another year or two. Al
sacratomato70
19 years ago
For dwarf lemon trees a 15 gallon or larger works really well and for several years. Any size smaller than that I would think the tree would get rootbound over time. With annual soil changes, good citrus plant food, and Ironite once in a while you should continue to get great harvests.
I have lemons, oranges, and avocados in large 15 gallon containers right now and they have done really well the past few years.
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