- The Meyer lemon tree is a small, ornamental tree with naturally growing short thorns. The tree is often grown from cuttings and produces juicy, orange-yellow fruit from December through April.
- For lemon trees growing in containers, gardeners remove thorns from rootstocks when grafting (cutting a slice of the branch off to plant in a pot). Young fruiting wood usually has thorns, though fewer than true lemons.
- Thorns protect young Meyer lemon trees animals that might gnaw on the branches or gobble the fruit. As the tree matures, thorns will disappear completely or greatly reduce in number. When thorns turn yellow or look like they are diseased, prune them off.
- Yellowing leaves, thorns, or discolored lemon fruits may indicate either a lack of proper fertilizer or poor drainage. For fertilizer correction, using a solution with a high nitrogen ratio will increase the soil acidity level, which will help the tree. Making sure the planter has enough drainage holes will make it so water does not drain too slowly or quickly through the pot. If you have an in-ground tree, make sure not to cover the trunk with soil.
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