Around 3 months ago I planted a 60cm lime tree I purchased. It was doing really well until I had a few really strong storms which blew most of the leaves off. I have been fertilising with seasol and watering regularly. Should I prune back the leave-less branches? It still managed a few flowers this spring but most of those have now fallen off too. I am new too gardening so any tips will be very helpful. Thanks
Lime leaves
- Thread starter Tralee
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Citrus needs very little fertilization and too much water will cause the leaves to discolor and drop. If the branches are brown when you scrape off a little of the the bark prune them as they are dead. If not leave them alone. They will rebud. Too much heavy wind will affect the leaf growth but shouldn't blow them completely away. I think you are probably watering to often. Citrus likes slightly damp, well drained soil