Pruning lemon trees in pots

By learning when to prune citrus trees, you're ensuring both a desirable aesthetic as well as a healthier and more prolific harvest of fruits.

Not only do they add a joyful aesthetic to a conservatory or patio, citrus trees also product zesty fruits for the grow-your-own trend and make a great contribution to kitchen garden ideas. 

And pruning citrus will help the trees look good as well as reap abundant rewards.

'The primary reasons to prune a citrus tree are to maintain a desired shape and size of tree and also for overall tree health,' explains Andrew Gaumond, horticulturist at Petal Republic. 

'Through pruning, you're able to thin out branch structures, which allow for better aeration and light penetration to all parts of the tree, remove dead or decaying branches and foliage, and encourage new healthy growth to emerge.'

So whether you are considering growing lemon from seed or cultivating an orange tree, find out when to prune citrus trees here.

When to prune citrus trees

'The best time to prune most types of citrus is either early in spring before the citrus

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