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[@marizabarnes]

I chopped my whole potted mandarin tree cause it lost all its leaves for lack of watering, so I cut it half way and left the tree trunk ONLY, 3 weeks later so many tiny new leaves starting coming out from the trunk and it turned into a dwarf beautiful bushy with lots of branches potted mandarin tree. I actually thought it was dead when I decided to chop the whole tree and just left a piece of trunk.

[@JacindaH]

Oh thank god! I just did the same and was so stressed that I murdered my mandarin tree

[@mrsizz123]

Thank you. Yours is the third video I watched. Even then I was hesitant and you gave me permissions to make a mistake and not be afraid to prune. Good information now to prune!

[@Tete2Teed]

This was very helpful. By time I realized pruning was a good thing, my tree was tall af and like 5 years old. Now that I’m pruning, I’ve gotten more branches and you’ve given me a bunch of direction! It’s looking like it’s tryna do something now! 😂

[@toosense]

Hi. Just FYI, I bought a Rubbermaid hand truck/dolly that’s meant for large trash cans from Amazon. I bought it to transport heavy pots indoors to overwinter my citrus. The base is large and round shaped, perfect for pots, and has large wheels so they don’t get stuck in gravel and grass, very helpful and makes moving heavy pots very simple. There are plant dollies but they are very expensive. Thanks for the video.

[@PlantFanatics]

Awesome! I’ll look into that. Definitely something I could use. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@SiriusStarGazer]

I agree. I have pruned my potted citrus any which way . and man, those plants spring back to life in a wink, whether its rainy season or not.

[@PlantFanatics]

I couldn’t agree more! Thanks for watching! 😀

[@InvestwithKhan]

Great video. My 3 year old citrus tree in a pot has a branch that’s way too long compared to the rest of the branches. I’ll trim it back this was very informative thanks!

[@PlantFanatics]

Thanks for watching!

[@randbasic]

Just be careful if you are in a hot area. If you prune the canopy and the trunk get sunburned. It can damage the trunk. Thanks for a great video! The lemon tree has a beautiful frame to it! Looks great!

[@PlantFanatics]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@clockworkyeti]

Old video but you have answered my question the internet couldn’t! I pruned mine exactly like yours and I was worried!

[@PlantFanatics]

Thanks for watching! No need to worry. It will spring back to life. 😀

[@dangerhalmes274]

Same here, we have a Kaffir lime in a pot and it's gotten too tall so I want to basically half it and was worried about it

[@NatNat4Tally]

Thank you for easing my 1st timer mind.

[@ellyswholegrainsourdough]

Great video, thank you. I am in Australia and just got a Tahitian lime from a family member who has moved interstate. I've got a Meyer lemon in the ground and it's prolific but have never had a container citrus before. I now realise I just prune it the same way :)

[@PlantFanatics]

Glad we could help!!

[@Muswell]

You should put your pot on a platform with wheels. Much easier to relocate in the Winter.

[@larrrevenga49]

Thanks for the advise Cutting proper node direction Was key 👌

[@PlantFanatics]

Thanks for the comment!

[@ellyswholegrainsourdough]

I really love your approach. So refreshing!

[@PlantFanatics]

Thank you!

[@joancayenne9293]

Thank you, I'm about to buy a lime plant & I'm planting it in a container. Thanks for the info.

[@TIGERJS]

Nice info. I bought a key lime tree last summer. Unfortunately it's got those mealy bugs on it and it's been a battle for the past 2 months. Just going to chop all the branches. I want mine to look like a tree anyway.

[@PlantFanatics]

Hey there! Mealybugs can be a pain, but I've got a quick solution for you - neem oil! Just mix a few teaspoons of neem oil with a liter of water and spray it on the affected plants. The neem oil will smother the bugs and also act as a deterrent to prevent future infestations. Give it a try, and let me know if it works for you!

[@leybra]

Thank you so much. I pruned my lemon tree in pot because it grow a bit taller than my desired. Now it has no leaves and only branches. I was thinking will my tree produce leave ever again because of it. Now I will have to wait patiently. 😊 Edited: Yup you are right my tree produced leaves again

[@geegaw1535]

Can you give advice? I have a lemon tree from seed. It's about 2feet tall and the trunk is only the thickness of my little finger. I looked you up because the tops getting lanky. Okay, so, i can cut the top off and it'll be fine. I have pruned one limb and it took back off directly up. Lol, im watching as i write and just, okay then. You've given me confidence. Thank you, hehehe 🙋🏼‍♀️😆

[@janes3170]

Very useful information , thanks!!

[@hoggybhoy1967]

I've just went all Edward Scissorhands 😂👍

[@mimosa31s]

Very helpful information! Thank you!

[@PlantFanatics]

Thanks for watching! Sorry for such a late response. 😀

[@adeelbashir824]

Loved your explanation

[@kimherbert9158]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

[@Wozakas]

Put the lemon tree on a plank with wheels, to move it easily

[@pannellclara]

THank Yöu❣️ i have 2 lemon trees i bought in 2020 so i’m assuming they were ~1yr old - i have pruned them a lot to keep them small with thick trunks - i’m letting them grow now and expecting fruits this yr or next

[@shereeralph3802]

The vase shape of pruning (as I understand) is more for stone fruit, apples and pears. Citrus benefit from a closed canopy. I’m still learning about mangoes 😜

[@PlantFanatics]

Airflow is important for every fruit tree, but different pruning shapes are more common in certain trees.

[@petertremblay6229]

Great info thank you!

[@PlantFanatics]

Thanks for watching! Sorry for such a delayed response. 😀

[@MD-zp9fg]

Thank you for this video! I have been growing my lemon tree from seed for the past 3+ years. I did have to prune / cut it back (low) and now it is healthier than it has ever been. While the bottom is quasi bushy, there is a significant apical growth. Q1 - Did you say I can prune now... even with foliage? Q2 - How long before my little one blossoms and fruit? Q3 - Do you recommend I cut the protective thorns? Thank you in advance!

[@PlantFanatics]

Thanks for watching the video! Sorry for the late response. You can prune a citrus tree at any point in the season. It doesn’t matter if it’s dormant or not. As far as a timeline to when the seedling tree will fruit, only time can tell. It could be anywhere between 4-8 years or more sometimes. You can cut the thorns off if you wish. It doesn’t harm the tree. 😀

[@lilencarvajal8244]

Hi! Not directly related to the content of this video, but I have a question I'd appreciate if you could help me with! I have been growing a lemon tree from a seed planted about 4-5 years ago, but it has not produced any fruit yet! Unfortunately, I didn't learn about the grafting part until quite recently; my question is, would the tree give me lemons at any point in time? Thank you!

[@jasonlinder9923]

Needed to hear that!

[@PlantFanatics]

Thank you for the awesome comment! Its encouraging to hear we could help you out. Happy growing!

[@traveller7657]

Subscribed!!

[@suzannesutton5636]

can you explain how to notch properly? i have long stretches of branch w nothing, and id like my meter lemon to be fuller.

[@kayakkendrick1461]

Great Video

[@PlantFanatics]

Thank you!!

[@Free_Falastin2024]

I love this advice. Grow your plants your way. Thanks for the great video. Subscribed for being a fellow grower of citrus from seed. How many more trees do you have in your collection of seed-grown citrus?

[@PlantFanatics]

I have a few other trees in the arsenal. A yuzu, flying dragon, and a bunch of other random seedlings of which I don't know the parentage. I also have a seed grown sapote, and jackfruit that are a few years old now. I do have a seed grown coffee plant thats growing in the ground in my greenhouse! What about you? What are you growing? Thanks for the sub, and for the awesome question!

[@leeannefinke8629]

Great info! Question: my small lemon needs to be repotted, as well as be aggressively pruned. Can I do both things in the same season? Or either repot OR prune in separate years? Also, which should I do first? Thanks for your time.

[@PlantFanatics]

I’ve done it in the same season without issue

[@SamanthaRoseKing]

Great video! Thank you! One question about re-potting... when do you know it's time to size up? What do you look for? Also - I got a lemon and a lime tree at the same time and they have always been next each other, but my lime is half the size, and has only produced fruit in 2 of its 4 seasons. Any tips?

[@PlantFanatics]

For up potting you want to see if the root ball in filling the entire pot. If it is then you can either prune the roots to avoid getting an even bigger pot, or you can just go ahead and give it a bigger pot. For your other issue I would put both the trees on a regular 3 month feeding schedule during the growing season and see what happens. You can see what you need to do next from there. Thanks for the comment!

[@geegaw1535]

@@PlantFanatics what do you feed them?

[@fabianwohlfart7249]

hey that video is 2 years old. do you have footage of the tree from now?

[@PlantFanatics]

Just made an update video. 😀

[@denisezayas9310]

Someone gaveyet. 1.5 ft lemon tree last year. We had it outside for the summer, brought it indoors in October. (We live in zone 7b/NYC.) We supplement Light with a grow light. It is still indoors, has grown taller, leaves look great, but they are secreting a sticky substance. No buds in sight. Is this normal, or sign of disease?

[@PlantFanatics]

The best way to know is to give the plant a close inspection and search for signs of pests. Pests or disease certainly has the capability of causing the excretion of a sticky substance.

[@amycoughlin6553]

If I have had a leaf drop on my line tree, do I need to prune those limbs or will the leaves grow back? 😬

[@PlantFanatics]

They will come back. Leaf drop is common with citrus in varying weather and light conditions. Nothing to be concerned about.

[@EddoPanamenyo]

Have you ever had the need to prune its roots? Or you dont get that issue with that pot size?

[@PlantFanatics]

Yes, I’ve pruned the roots a few times. It’s very easy to do, and only takes a few minutes.

[@EddoPanamenyo]

@@PlantFanatics thank you, sadly I got scared when i saw a bunch of thick roots coming out of the pot and I transplanted it into the soil, something I didnt want to do incase i have to move out i could take the tree with me. I thought i could kill it if i cut those roots cuz its grown from a seed.

[@felixbarrios353]

Do you have an update on this tree?

[@brittanys9991]

Missed opportunity: "Thanks for PRUNING In" 🤓

[@PlantFanatics]

Well darn… 😂😂😂

[@cultureshock29]

if I cut the top to promote more side branching, is it possible to root the cutting? I kinda feel bad just throwing it away lol

[@PlantFanatics]

It’s pretty difficult to root citrus cuttings. It can be done, but it’s not easy at all. You can always grow rootstock and then graft using the branches.

[@cultureshock29]

@@PlantFanatics thanks so much!

[@jwckauman]

What is the right shape of a citrus tree?

[@PlantFanatics]

Everyone has a different style they like. They are such vigorous growers you can try one way then change it if you dont like it

[@Deadshot3723]

Can you do this excessive pruning also with a kumquat potted tree ? Because its also a sort of citrus.

[@PlantFanatics]

Kumquats seem to be a slower growing citrus in my experience. I almost never prune mine and it stays quite small. Granted it’s grafted on a dwarf rootstock and in a container. If you find yours grows extremely rapidly you can prune accordingly without issue.

[@sujatasarahabraham5936]

How do I get lemons / leaves this summer I’ve already pruned it from Toronto

[@PlantFanatics]

I’m not exactly sure what you’re asking. What do you mean?

[@geegaw1535]

I think he means when or how old before they get lemons?

[@babyreps365]

Where do i buy a lemon tree?

[@PlantFanatics]

Many places online will sell them. If you live in a state where citrus greening is prevalent, you will be forced to find a local nursery that carry’s them.

[@coolwhip7883]

Awesome vid! Does this apply to oranges too?

[@PlantFanatics]

It does!

[@cam_chant_]

Hi is a 28L pot big enough for dwarf citrus to grow healthy in? I just purchased dwarf myer lemon, Tahitian lime, emperor mandarin, washington orange

[@eduardochavacano]

It would take a lot of courage to prune that much.

[@PlantFanatics]

Sometimes you just have to go for it. 😀

[@hulkincredible8169]

The hardest thing to do after pruning is waiting patiently for the new growth.

[@slicktmi]

Yes exactly!!

[@PlantFanatics]

Yes. The waiting is always the hardest. And yet the most important lesson in gardening.

[@TheGabo2012]

that tree is dead now butcher

[@PlantFanatics]

This video was years ago. The tree is alive and well. What does it feel like to blurt out random nonsense?