How to prune a lemon tree (when and how to prune it)

When to prune lemon trees

Lemon trees are pruned during their growth period, mainly in the summer when they are in bloom. Summer pruning mainly involves pinching, removing buds, and pruning to control branch growth and promote fruit development.

How to prune lemon trees

When planting lemon trees, first prune the overgrown branches, dead branches, diseased branches, etc., prune the strong branches lightly and the weak branches hard, so as to encourage each branch to grow more strong spring shoots.

In addition, there are many ways to prune lemon trees, including basic techniques such as thinning, pruning, pinching, pinching, bud removal, twisting, and sawing main branches.

Lemon tree pruning grows fast

Lemon trees should grow long shoots. Except for pinching off 8 to 10 leaves on the long shoots, all the tender shoots should be pinched off. When branching early, pay attention to having fewer main branches, and keep the branch groups apart to expand the crown as soon as possible.

Lemon tree pruning and flowering

Lemon trees are mainly lightly thinned and left to grow for a long time, so that there are enough flowers every year to increase the yield. When pruning, secondary main branches and side branches are arranged. It is advisable to use the method of pulling and supporting the upright branches with vigorous growth, and apply callus antiseptic film in time to protect the wound, so that more flowers can bloom.

Lemon tree pruning results in more fruits

Lemon trees should be pruned from bottom to top, from inside to outside, starting with big trees and ending with small ones. Make sure that small trees are not empty, that big trees are not overlapped, and that they are well ventilated and light-permeable, so that they can bear more fruits.

Lemon tree pruning tips

For lemon trees, you should pay attention to controlling the winter shoots, protecting the growth of spring shoots, retaining the growth of summer and autumn shoots. After pruning, pay attention to pulling the branches to increase the light transmittance of the inner branches to meet the development requirements of the tree shape and crown.