Repot into something that is about 2" wider than the existing rootball.

I was going to re-pot it, but didn't have a larger pot on hand. When I pulled it out of the existing pot, the roots weren't all over the pot. The roots I saw were healthy nice roots, but not circling the pot at all. I see quite a few people on the forum that keep their trees in small pots, so I thought they might advise me. Lol. I myself usually pot up to the next size, until I can no longer find larger pots to buy in my area. Which is to say my trees get a pot no larger than 18" tall and 22" wide. I actually did find a couple pots at my local Home Depot last year, that were 2" wider, but the cost was crazy. $100 a piece.

The next time I am in town, I will try to remember to pick up a pot for the lemon. It is in a pot at is 10" tall and 12" wide right now.

You see roots coming out of the hole? Is it because it is in a saucer that holds water? Or touching the ground or something. That is what mine usually do but never on their own like that. Not bad

The largest pot I will go is 20". If I go larger, I won't be able to lift or get it through the back door. Are you using a ceramic pot for $100? If you don't mind a suggestion, check out places like Ollies and see if you can find some nice plastic ones. I went to a local store called The Warehouse and found some awesome Better Homes and Garden Bombay pots in various sizes. Walmart sells them too. The plastic pot was really thick which feels like it was insulated. Anyway, this store buys in bulk and discounts it. I purchased 22 20" pots at $13 each when it was priced for $20. It is warranted to not fade or crack for 3 years. If you go to a discount store and buy in bulk, you may get a better price.https://www.walmart.com/ip/Better-Homes-and-Gardens-Bombay-Decorative-Outdoor-Planter-Red-Sedona-16/13072117?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=1076&adid=22222222227009664344&wl0=&wl1=s&wl2=c&wl3=59242071512&wl4=pla-122255951792&wl5=9011236&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=13072117&wl13=1076&veh=sem

Redneckgirl, not sure if you saw my questions because I wrote so little. Hopefully you will because I am very curious. Also, what climate are you in? Do you place your potted trees on pavement, wood, cement, a saucer or something?

Myermike, it was sitting on the ground. All of my larger ones are sitting on concrete blocks so they drain better, but the smaller one's I usually just sit on the ground.

Denise, the pot that was $100 bucks was poly carbonate, I believe. I only grow citrus in plastic pots, because they are easier for me to pick up and put in the greenhouse. Lol. And the larger one's are not light, by the time you add plant and soil. Last year, I picked up a couple of the 22" x18" pots on clearance at Lowe's for $ 18.00. Which I thought was great, because they are usually $39.

I've seen photo's that people post on here and it seems that their pots aren't that large, that's why I asked if they root prune or upgrade.? My four largest trees probably do need larger pots, but finding them in my area is impossible, unless I order online.

I re-potted four trees this morning, all with roots coming out the bottom. A Calamondin, Minneola Tangelo, and two seed grown,(supposed to be), finger limes.

I just didn't have a larger pot for the Variegated Eureka Lemon.

MyerMike, I am in Zone 8a. Right now it is extremely hot and humid, running high 90's and over 100, at times. Feels more like August than June. I generally have to water every other day.

I root pruned my citrus trees for the first time late March or early April. I couldn't believe that they didn't go into shock because I took off a good 2" all around the sides and bottom of my older trees.

redneckgirl, your description of 8a sounds exactly like you are living in GA.

Ah, that is why your roots are coming out from the bottom. They are seeking to escape into the ground! Bad boys. If you kept them on a patio or hard surface, that would not happen. If it were my tree, I would just go bigger. My plants love to try to climb out from the bottom when placed on the dirt, grass or even in another pot surrounded by mulch.

Denise, the south is crazy hot this year! Southwest Arkansas is dry and HOT, HOT! Lol! I've only root pruned once, and it scared me to death. I was so afraid I had killed it. But it did great. But not really something I'm comfortable doing.

MyerMike, I think my tree IS trying to escape. Lol! I plan to pick up another larger pot when I go back to town.

If a container tree is setting on the soil, when the roots grow out a drainage hole in the container they will enter into the ground. If a container is setting on a wooden deck or concrete surface, when the roots grow out a drainage hole the root ends are air pruned. This is the concept of an air root pruning container.

Silica, Thank you for your post. I did not understand the concept of air root pruning and went to Google it. I didn't know roots didn't like dry air. I took it for granted that the roots just happened to find a way out to continue expanding. This would explain why I have seen pots with roots coming out being dark brown. Interesting. I learned something new today.