How to care fruit tree

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Part Three of Three: Caring for a Fruit Tree 1 Decide how to prune.  If you want the tree to produce fruiting branches low to the ground, you can prune it to knee height and cut back the side branches to one or two buds. This will direct the tree's energy to producing low branches at the cuts you made. [5]  On the other hand, you can lop off the bottom branches if you'd prefer the tree not to have branches low to the ground. 2 Protect the tree from sunburn.  Many fruit tree growers use a diluted solution of half white latex paint, half water to paint the tree trunk to act as a sunscreen. If you live in a region with very strong sun, like the Southwestern US, using this method will protect your tree from sun damage. 3 Control weeds.  It's important to weed the area around the tree as it grows to protect the roots and keep the tree growing healthy and strong. Pull the weeds by hand, rather than using an herbicide. [6] 4 Don't overwater.
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how to grow Lemon tree

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Unripe Meyer lemons will become bright yellow and delicious with good care.

Plant Where Hardy

The most cold-hardy of all lemons, Meyer lemon is suitable for U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 to 11, Meyer lemon thrives with daytime temperatures in the low 70s and nighttime temperatures in the high 50s on the Fahrenheit scale. The tree is generally not frost-tolerant, though it will tolerate temperatures around 32 degrees Fahrenheit briefly. Where not hardy, the tree may be grown indoors next to a sunny windowsill and moved outdoors in late spring and summer. Meyer lemons do poorly in humid, tropical climates.

Choose a Sunny Site

Though Meyer lemon will tolerate light shade, optimum flowering and fruiting will occur in a location with full sunlight. Consider planting the tree next to the south or southeast side of the house, as this will offer some cold protection. Because Meyer lemon may develop a canopy up to 8 feet wide, provide at least 8 feet of space between structures or other trees. Keep the area around the tree free from weeds and grass, which compete with the tree for nutrients. Avoid planting the lemon in windy areas.

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