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Pruning a 2.5 yr old dwarf lime?

20 years ago

I planted a small, dwarf lime tree in my Phoenix yard about 2-2.5 years ago.

It didn't grow much the first year, except for one limb that shot out to the right (if looking at the picture where one is facing the chair). This year, I've had a lot of growth to the left, including a few branches that are shooting up and out an an angle.

Should I snip the ends of these so more energy is focused on the rest of the tree - or should I simply let it do what it wants? Also to consider - we've got sunny days but nights are now getting chilly and we'll get the occasional frost.

Thanks, Jon

Here are the pics - let me know if this doesn't open (first time using this photo host):

http://photobucket.com/albums/c168/joninaz/citrus/?action=view&current=lime1.jpg&slideshow=true&interval=3

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