What to do with my Lemon Tree
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My husband and I have been rebuilding (and living in) the house his grandfather built in the 40's. When we picked it up it was a mess and so was the yard. Now after two years we are at a point where major construction (walls, electrical, sheet rock and new sub floor etc) on the main level inside is finished and we will start working on a few outside projects cause man the house looks really rough from the outside. I was given a beautiful little Meyer Lemon for Christmas a year ago. I don't know where to put the darn thing and I don't want to lose it. It was full of lemons when I got it. Last spring I had moved it into my back yard which is west facing and it bloomed like crazy but we had a week of some nasty winds and i lost all the blooms. I'd love to get it transplanted but I'm not sure were to put it where it will be safe and happy. I'm looking at moving it into a half wine barrel because I dont think I can safely say where it should go in the yard permanently at this time. I'm looking for suggestions.
Front door of house facing East (Before windows and new front door were put on)
East Side entrance to lower/basement apartment level of the house
North street side facing yard.
6 answers
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Moving your lemon tree into a planter is a smart move and may even be able to stay in the container long-term. Lemon trees are easily kept small. Just remember to see that it gets water consistantly (not overwatering) and depending on size of container and tree, add new soil every few years. You can keep it in the container forever by noticing when it gets root bound, lifting it out, cutting a third of the roots off, and adding new soil.
Teresa Watkins
on Feb 20, 2014
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I agree with Teresa that it could be happy for a long time in a large container. You want to put it where it will get as close to all-day sun as you can provide. More cultural tips here: http://www.mastergardenerssandiego.org/downloads/citrus%20for%20home%20garden.pdf
Douglas Hunt
on Feb 21, 2014
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Thank you so much both of you. I'll plan to get it moved into this weekend. Douglas the master gardener sheet was perfect. Thats the best information I've found in once consise location. I appreciate.
Felica Tortorici
on Feb 21, 2014
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Keeping the lemon tree in a planter will be a good idea as you will be able to move it to the place where you think it will fit the most and also get plenty of sunlight.Lemon trees can easily be trimmed and kept small as it will make it easy for you to maintain it,and if you want you could later find a place in the ground to plant it,when you are done with all the renovations.
Kala Professional Restoration services
on Feb 21, 2014
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Lina Schnetz
on Feb 23, 2014
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I'm looking at what could potentially be a sheltered corner to the right of your front door and wondering how "east" it faces and how much sun it gets each day and where your prevailing winds come from, because that could be a beautiful spot for the lemon tree.
Judith Jordan
on Aug 15, 2015
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