[Arid_gardener] Re: Lisbon Lemon Tree in Container

[Olin Miller]

Lisbon lemon is a fast growing tree.  The feeder roots of a standard Lisbon
Lemon tree will spread to a root diameter of 16 feet or more.  I would
suggest your tree may be root bound.

If you have a true dwarf on a Flying Dragon rootstock, you will still need a
deeper container to allow for root development.

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ
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----- Original Message ----- From: <sawdust30 at cox.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 10:22 AM
> Charles H.Dietrich
> 85048
> sawdust30 at cox.net
> I have a lisbin lemon tree in a 24"x24"x16" container. I have had it for 3
> years. It is on an automatic drip system every 3 days. It has started to
> grow lemons(still green) this year. But the leaves atre turning brown and
> crumbly. It is fertilized with citus fertilizer. can you tell me please
> what is wrong and how to correct it? Thank you.Charles H.Dietrich