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Lemon/Lime Dwarf Tree?

17 years ago

I want to grow a dward lime/lemon tree in a pot to put out by our pool. Will this work in our area.(the metrolplex). I saw one in the Sunset magazine that was a lime-madarine type but don't know anything about it. I want it to produce for looks at eats. Am i barking up the wrong tree?(excuse the pun) Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

bobby

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ivygene
17 years ago
Bobby,
You will have to be VERY carefull re frost, the tree will NOT be cold hardy below about 28 degrees. You want the tree on 'Flying Dragon' rootstock for the dwarfing you are looking for. In Kyle, TX I hang a string of Xmas tree lights on my citrus, cover with plastic or a blanket, when the weather man says below 40 is predicted.
For lemon, 'Meyer'(SP?) for lime 'Mexican lime' Good luck
Look for a site 'Mr Texas' lots of info re citrus. Gene
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