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Regular pruning for desert-grown citrus trees should take. place in the spring, between February and April. Citrus-growing areas of the state which are cooler should delay the beginning of pruning until late-February or March.

Most pruning that requires tools should occur at this time. Pruning may be done prior to bloom, and it is important toFile Size: 1MB. Jun 21, Your lemon tree will require a lot of sun to produce fruit and high temperatures will be the key to producing sweet fruits.

This is true for lemon trees. If you prune the tree to expose the trunk, then you need to consider painting it white or wrapping the trunk to keep it from being stumppruning.barted Reading Time: 5 mins. Glenn C. Wright. Jack J. Kelly. Publication contains an introduction to the rationale for pruning as well as sections on when to prune, what part of the tree to prune, techniques for best pruning, and how to protect the tree following pruning. Six figures are included.

AZ Keywords: citrus. pruning. The best time of year to trim citrus trees is in the spring. If you trim them between about mid March to early May, the trees are less likely to be harmed by extremes in temperature. Citrus fruit ripens in the late fall, from about November to February for most varieties.

Minimal pruning during. Nov 30, If pruning is necessary, expect a reduction in yield from the true capacity of the tree.

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If you have questions, you can reach one of the Master Gardeners at the Cooperative Extension office, E. Cottonwood Lane, Building C, in Casa Grande.

The telephone is extension Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins. Jul 26, Steps 1. Choose the proper time to prune lemon trees. Lemon trees are evergreen trees that do not demonstrate a true dormancy, 2.

Remove all fruit from the tree. 3. Prune any branches that are damaged or diseased all the way back to the base. 4. Cut any branches that are smaller than the Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins.