How Do You Prune Eureka Lemon Plant?
The Eureka lemon is one of the most common lemon varieties, with a thick yellow rind and sour flesh. The tree produces fragrant white or yellow blossoms but its thick green foliage conceals spines that frustrate eager harvesters. Used extensively in beverages, desserts and meals, the lemon is one of the most versatile fruits. The lemon requires a warm climate, thriving in the temperate environments of Florida and California. If you love lemon trees but live in a chillier city, you can grow dwarf Eureka lemons; prune them the same way you would the large tree, which can grow 10 to 12 feet. While most citrus trees do not like being pruned, the lemon is an exception. Inspect the tree in the early spring, after you have removed all of the season’s crop of ripe lemons. Note any limbs that are damaged or diseased. Use your lopping shears to remove the diseased limbs, which could cause harm to the lemon tree if left unchecked. Cut the limb back almost all the way to the main branch, leaving a
