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How to care for a lemon in a pot
If not properly cared for, a lemon can lose all its leaves.
Lemon and citrus trees do not require significant pruning to produce fruit. However, this is still important because pruning can reduce the risk of fungal diseases, especially if you grew your lemon tree from seed.
Marthastewart spoke with professional gardeners about how and when to prune these trees correctly.
“Pruning helps increase air flow through the branches, which can reduce the likelihood of fungal diseases,” says Kitty Cooper, owner of Cooper Farm.
Manny Barra, TeachMe Master Gardener, added that this also allows sunlight to reach all parts of the plant, resulting in fewer hiding places for pests and better fruit.
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