This is usually caused by root rot and can progress until the whole tree dies. If you look in the FAQ above it gives you some instructions on possibly curing this potentially lethal disease.

Root rot is usually caused by overwatering. If the tree still has green parts it IS possible to save it. You will need to follow the instructions and pot the tree with a different soil/soiless mix that drains VERY well.

Thanks the tree is almost dead the few remaining branches are loosing leaves and shrieveling back my hope is that to lower branches survive the main trunk is the part that turned light brown color I did repot it and got all the old soil off the roots which looked really healthy to me
If anyone else experienced this please post ans to it

Thanks,
Jon

Jon, have you tested all the branches? If you try bending and they break off, that branch 'may' be dead..if flexible there's still life in it.
Is your plant getting proper watering, and humidity? You want to soak the soil when watering, then let it dry before giving a second drink. Is this how you water? Moisture in the air is also important. What's the humdity in the house?
Look at the base of the trunk..do u see white? If so, most likely the citrus is rotted. Do you see this? Toni

The tree is in good standing no white the branches just shrivel up and the leaves fall off its like the branch losses all mostiure in it and the die-off always starts at the trunk-I had sprayed the tree with domancy-oil a while back could this be a ill effect because when i repoted the tree the roots were all yellow/white healthy and no smell I keep a humidity tray under it the pot sits on top not soged and mist it above as well my mostiure meter says its a 5-moist usualy I water it with one good amount

Thanks
Jon

Jon, this started after using the dormant spray? I wouldn't use that anymore..what does this dormant spray do? What's its purpose?
You say your moisture meter is reading 5 which means it's constantly wet? Is that the case? You do not want the soil moist at all times. Soil should dry out not stay wet.
So, before watering again, make sure the soil drys out before adding more. This is 'probably' another problem. Toni

The spry is a dormancy oil spry I used to get rid of mites Since its organic and did not see anything about citrus problems the meter is in the moist leaning to dry side I water about once a week or when the meter goes to red-dry

Thanks,
Jon

Jon, did you rid the mites? INstead of this spray, I would use soapy water or just hose down/shower. Even organic sprays can harm leaves..I've read a few threads where Ppl used Neem oil which is also supposed to be safe, but have turned their leaves crispy. It's also a good idea to always follow container direction.

Do you think your meter is accurate? You can also check soil w/your finger, or by lifting the pot..if it's light then most likely the plant needs watering, if heavy, I'd wait..Toni

The mites are gone but so is the plant:( the mostiure meter seems to be right since I repoted it it hasnt changed much is their antything to get rid of this poisioning the water seems to be sucked out of the leaves and branches and has just continued to kill the whole plant

Jon

Jon, it could have been the mites, the spray or both. Do you see any green/life at all? I wouldn't toss it just yet. Can you flush the soil? Run water through the soil..buy a mister and spray leaves. Do not use more chamicals. Inspect plant for mites or other pests.
Spray leaves w/plain water once a day..Keep plant away from heating vents. In fact, I'd keep the plant on the cool side. Do not feed. Toni

The mites have been gone for 4-5 weeks the tree is completley nude all leaves are gone not one they just kept shriveling and dying like nall moisture was sucked out of them and the stems are the same all dried out green the younger green stems shrivel the main trunk at intrsections with branches is were it browned out it seems Im hopin gtwo little stems lower down recup I did repot it thinking it was root rot but the roots looked terific I have been misting the plant daily for any hope

Jon