Lemon Tree has Yellow, dropping leaves

Discussion in 'Citrus' started by jlm312, May 14, 2009.

  1. jlm312

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    Help!

    My eureka lemon tree, apprx 4 years old, is flowering for the first time since I got it two years ago. BUT, the lower leaves are also yellowing and falling off. (see pics) In general, the leaves aren't as green as the orange tree (sitting next to the lemon in the pics).

    It is in the same pot that I transferred it to when I purchased it two years ago. I am afraid that if I repot it, the new buds will drop and I really, really want to get some fruit from this tree after 2 years!

    I have fertilized with citrus fertilizer (about a month or two ago). I don't mist it. I try to flush water it. Maybe I'm doing too much or too little water? Maybe it's root bound? Or maybe this is just normal? I have no clue.

    I live in Mill Valley, California, and it's neither really cold nor really hot right now, so I don't think it's a temp problem.

    Any thoughts?? Thanks so much!!
     

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