How to Prune Lime Trees

Lime trees are beautiful and their fruits are delicious. A lime tree that is looked after can generate many of these juicy fruits. The majority of lime trees do not require a great deal of trimming, but it must be completed when needed. You will need to utilize some pruning tools to carry this out.

Gloves

Pruning shears

Pruning saw (optional)

Rubbing alcohol

Decide on the precise day for pruning the lime tree. It is tremendously important to prune each lime tree at the proper time each year. You should do this previous to the blooms emerging on the tree. This specific day can be any time from January through March (depending on the location).

Examine your lime tree carefully. Search for any unhealthy or dead branches; inspect the lower area of the trunk for suckers; inspect every one of the branches to spot any that cross through the center of the tree.

Make certain every one of your cutting tools is very sharp. If not, you should sharpen each one before beginning to prune your lime tree. Use rubbing alcohol on the equipment to sterilize it. Collect all of your pruning tools in one place.

Prune your lime tree correctly. Get rid of all suckers that may be budding from the lime tree. Remove any branches extending across the core of the tree. This will allow the tree to get more sunlight and improved air circulation. Eliminate all frail or diseased branches. Employ your pruning shears for most branches, and only utilize a pruning saw for the larger branches. At the same time as you are doing this, always observe the complete lime tree form. If your lime tree needs a great amount of pruning, you should not do it all in the same year. It would be better to do a little this year and then wait until the next season to do more.

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