I measure from the soil line to the top of the tree. Canada IS a part of America, you just have not been to the United States. You should repot only if the root system has grown to fill the present container. Congratulations, on your new citrus tree. Thanks for the posting. - Millet

Rad, congrats on your new tree..
Repot only if: 1. plant is potbound..w/roots seeping from drainage holes, and/or you can see tiny roots atop soil. 2. If you find soil isn't draining properly. This way, it's best if you use a well-draining soil. Some nurseries plant in too heavy a soil, which retains water..Toni

Radovan, is the pot a regular nursery pot, or a 4" grow-pot?I'm asking since you described it as narrow. If it is in a grow-pot, I'd repot it.

There is a photo below of a black grow pot that some citrus nurseries use.

Isn't it exciting to get a new tree that is already fruiting?!

Lisa

Here is a link that might be useful: Pot example

Radovan..This is what I do! If I get a tree that is shipped in a pot an tree is healthy an doing good I repot in one of my selected pots and planting it in my prefered media CHC & Peat

If I recieve a tree in a pot and it is not doing well I keep it in that pot for a week or two and let it aculmate
to its environment

There has been some talk here about the narrow and deep pots being the best. I like my clay pots I guess it like cooking on a old gas stove....Dale

Rad, check out www.treequest.com i bought several growing containers from this company..prices are reasonable and fast delivery.
Dale, clay pots will work, too..but I like treequests pots because of their shape..
My citrus are shipped in those like Lisa displayed, so when repotting, roots are dropped in pot, then filled w/medium of one's choice..Toni

Dale, any hints on finding affordable clay pots? I like them, but a decent sized ceramic pot here runs $50 on up. I've seen fancy ones for $190!

Or are you using the red clay pots? Those are too fragile for me, I've had them break in the van on the way home from the nursery (I live on a dirt road). Any little bump seems to cause them to crack/shatter. Funny thing though, the "rectangular" clay planters seem very tough, I have yet to break one.

I'm forced to use plastic/foam pots due to weight (I move my trees a lot) and durability.

But oh how I love the look of a glazed dark blue ceramic beauty!(G)

Lisa

Lisa ...Thank you for your posting an your interest in pots..I am so sorry that I cant lead you in getting what you like..

Yes I like the old red clay pots. You are what I call Lucky
in finding a rectangular pots.. So lucky

My Mom is at (MGH) Marquette General Hospital Its about 200 miles from where we live
They have the biggest red clay pots I ever seen They have plants potted in pots in that big pot I will look forward in your postings in lew of my own Thank You Lisa once again...Dale

All of you, thank you so much.

I Do Promise I will "pamper" my Washington Navel Orange Tree!