Find out how to prune a lemon tree properly to get the best out of yours. Pruning promotes growth and results in a healthier tree, as well as giving you more fruit. Plus of course your tree will ...

Manny Barra, master gardener When to Prune The best time to prune a lemon tree is right after all the fruit has been harvested, which can vary depending on your USDA zone.

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How to choose the right planter pot for your lemon tree The right planter pot is essential for the healthy growth of your lemon tree—and the most important element is its drainage holes.

Beyond that, how you prune your lemon trees depends more on how you want them to look than a specific recommendation. The time to prune your tree is in early spring right after they finish blooming.

Prune lemon trees in late winter to early spring each year, shortening lanky stems, removing congested or crossing branches and maintaining a manageable size.

Root-pruning every two or three years invigorates the growth of new feeder roots, which take in nutrients and water for the plant.