On Sun, 07 May 2006 20:10:33 -0700, Wil Schultz
wrote:

Hello all,

I have a lemon tree that really could use some trimming back. I've
scoured the interweb and cannot seem to find out how I should go about
this, I hear that if not pruned properly that I may not see any fruit
for a couple of years.

The tree is about 15' high.

Thanks in advance!


In the orchards here they just top them, they use a machine that looks
somewhat like a big lawnmower and cut anything off that is above about
6 to 8 ft. One consideration, don't do it too soon. the new growth
at the top of the tree gives some frost protection, after frost is
gone then cut at will.


Sunset Western Gardens book says for citrus, prune anyway, anytime.
Of course not below the graft, but otherwise...