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Old 18-10-2008, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by beccabunga View Post
As with all evergreen, citrus have to shed their leaves. I take it for granted that at this time of year it is shedding year-old leaves.
Citrus leaves live for between 12 and 24 months depending on the species. If they turn yellow and drop off it is preferable, as this identifies something to treat. Its time to worry a little of they start to drop healthy green leaves with the petiole rather than just the leaf. Most common reasons for leaf drop are...Winter Leaf Drop, change in environment, lack of humidity, mineral deficiencies.