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Prune lime tree?

4 years ago

I have a potted lime tree that spends winter indoors (in Minnesota). This is the second winter I’ve had it inside, and both winters it lost quite a few leaves, despite having it in a very sunny spot and watering carefully. There are now some branches with no leaves. Should I be pruning those? Thanks!

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Ken B Zone 7
4 years ago
As long as the branches are still green they will probably grow new leaves. Only prune them if they are brown and dried up looking.
Meyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Get your tree out as soon as temps stay above freezing at night into full sun. With NO leaves, you do not have to acclimate it. Should grow back faster than you think in good sun.
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