[Arid_gardener] Re: Trimming Lemon Tree

[Olin Miller]

Suckers come out from the root stock below the bud union.  They will be
either rough lemon or sour orange.  You should get rid of them when they
appear else they may take over the tree.

Remove water sprouts as soon as you notice them.

Other than these, I would not do any more pruning.

If the trunk will be exposed to the summer sun, protect it by either
painting  the trunk with a white latex paint or wrapping  it with
material available at nurseries.

I am not familiar with using ocean products on plants so I can't comment
on that.

Olin Miller
Master Gardener Volunteer, Maricopa County AZ

"The opinions or statements expressed herein are my own and should
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the University of Arizona."
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----- Original Message ----- From: <taysearch at yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 1:31 PM, Thomasita Taylor,  85007,
taysearch at yahoo.com
> I have a lemon tree that I have not trimmed or fertilized in several
> years.  A friend told me that I have suckers on the tree.  I want to
> trim it myself.  When are the safe times to trim?  After I trim,
> should I paint the trunk with white paint or whitewash?  I would like
> to use fish emulsifier or fish fertilizer as a topdressing.  Is this
> OK?  No chemical fertilizers for me, please.
>
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