Water your lemon tree deeply once to twice a week in the summer season and every other week during the winter. Give each tree 10 gallons of water (or an inch of water from the irrigation hose) during each watering session. Make sure the soil is evenly soaked all around the tree. Soak the area around the tree 1.5-2 feet out from the trunk and 2 feet deep. You can check to see if the soil is saturated by sticking your finger into the soil around the tree a couple inches deep. It should be moist but not soggy.

Lemon plants need sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours a day to thrive and produce their fruits. Citrus plants prefer full sun, and should get at least 4 or 5 hours of direct sunlight each day. If possible, they should be positioned close to a south- or west-facing window where they will receive the most sunlight during the peak hours of the day. 

The best time to prune a lemon tree (Citrus limon) is in late winter or early spring, before new growth starts to emerge. It is important to prune lemon trees in order to help promote healthy growth and fruiting. When pruning, it is important to remove any dead, damaged, or diseased branches, as well as prune back branches and limb tips which are growing out of shape. It is also recommended to reduce branch density to promote better airflow, light availability, and fruiting. How much to prune will depend on the size of the tree, but in general, around 1/3 of the plant’s total structure can be removed in any 1 year.

Citrus tree best grown in containers and protected in winter.

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