The Garden Community for Garden Lovers

How much can I safely prune off a grapefruit tree?

pip_c

By Pip_c

Southern Sydney, NSW, Australia

What percentage of growth can I prune off the tree without it dying?
(I need answers ASAP, please)


On plant Citrus


Answers

 

All Citrus have the unfortunate in built problem in that they store very little food reserves in their stems and roots so that if you prune them too hard back, they don't have enough energy to re-shoot. My only advice is to either prune out the odd stem or take back shoots no further than where there are still leaves attached to a stem.

20 Jul, 2009

 

Thanks Fractal, your advice was very helpful

9 Oct, 2009

How do I say thanks?

Answer question

Related photos

  • Can you believe the price of lemons these days???? (Citrus limon (Lemon))
    Homebird
  • Lemon plant (Citrus limon (Lemon))
    Homebird
  • Lemon flowering in the garden room..... (Citrus Meyers Lemon.)
    Dottydaisy2
  • Flower of Meyer lemon - Citrus × meyeri  (Citrus × meyeri)
    Klahanie

Related products

 


Related questions

Not found an answer?