I live in NY and this winter was cold even for us. I lemon tree didn't do well. before i order again can anyone offer and advise on how to help me in regards to fertilizer and soil and how to help it in the winter
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They do not like their feet wet, some stones in the bottom helps. The last one I bought was a gift to my son in law, it is covered with buds right now. I always used miracle grow on mine in warm water from jan thru spring and then put outdoors for the summer.
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I live in NY and my lemon tree has produced more flowers and fruit since bringing it inside for winter. It gets quite a lot of indirect, but bright sunlight all day. It seems even happier inside.
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We live in Eastern NC so this may not help if you live in Syracuse NY but we accumulated about 3-4 inches of snow this winter and it worked just fine. We also have it buried about 6" into the soil. I would imagine if it works through the soil the snow shouldn't be an issue.
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Definitely put it in another pot. You want to have about 5 extras inches of dirt around the roots so they have room to grow. Be cautious that you may be getting fruit flies. Mine produced a ton of lemons in the first year but I hated the fruit flies. They breed in the soil and are difficult to get rid of. When you see the first one, start taking action
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I'd hold off for the season and put down a good winterizer in the fall, followed by a strong pre-emergent fertilizer/weed controller in the early spring. Like I said, I had zero success with this product.
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So far that's what I am doing. I am in Boston so I know how the weather can be tricky. The tree is very small and won't bear fruit for awhile (couple years even) but it seems healthy and happy. (pictures can be deceiving) In the cold months keep it inside near a window with lots of light and warmth and keep it watered so it doesn't dry out. When it's warmer like now, I have mine on my enclosed front porch. Makes for almost a greenhouse when it's very warm, and I think it really loves that! I've noticed some new leaves growing already!! Good luck if you decide to go with it. I would say it's worth the try! So far that's what I am doing. I am in Boston so I know how the weather can be tricky. The tree is very small and won't bear fruit for awhile (couple years even) but it seems healthy and happy. (pictures can be deceiving) In the cold months keep it inside near a window with lots of light and warmth and keep it watered so it doesn't dry out. When it's warmer like now, I have mine on my enclosed front porch. Makes for almost a greenhouse when it's very warm, and I think it really loves that! I've noticed some new leaves growing already!! Good luck if you decide to go with it. I would say it's... » Read More So far that's what I am doing. I am in Boston so I know how the weather can be tricky. The tree is very small and won't bear fruit for awhile (couple years even) but it seems healthy and happy. (pictures can be deceiving) In the cold months keep it inside near a window with lots of light and warmth and keep it watered so it doesn't dry out. When it's warmer like now, I have mine on my enclosed front porch. Makes for almost a greenhouse when it's very warm, and I think it really loves that! I've noticed some new leaves growing already!! Good luck if you decide to go with it. I would say it's worth the try! « Show Less
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This would look stunning if your box is in the right climate. Put mine in an outside planter and they all froze. So not winter harder. I did love the great collection of plants that I received.
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The time you asking the weather are still cold I must wait to see when it warmer to see any buds coming out I oder on Oct 30/2013 end planted late fall the end of November and cross my finger it will not die, this morning I came to inspected it had one buds starting picking out so I guest it would be ok, this JIRO FUYU PERSIMMON i bought it from Marthas Secrets it came in very small plant from the bottom to the top about 36" tall and about 14" wide, I also order another FUYOU PERSIMMON came in pot from differenced company Lemon Citrus it also doing well. Hope my answer would help
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We are using it when leaves tend to get yellow. Make sure it is not from over watering. And fertilizer you normally use. But not all together
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Can you shed some light as to why you believe all the leaves fell off? When I brought my citrus tree indoors for the winter (I live in Minnesota - Zone 4), all the leaves fell off. Apparently, my citrus tree threw a temper tantrum because I didn't acclimate it before bringing it in. When I placed the plant on a west-facing window, it slowly grew leaves again. I watered and fertilized weakly, weekly. If that is not it, I would recommend checking for insects (usually under leaves) etc. Hoping others can chime in and offer you suggestions. Good luck.
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As with all mineral supplements, it is slow acting so now is a great time. Mix it into the soil while you can still work it. Hope next year is better for you. Add you leaf mulch now too. You will be surprised how good things look come May.
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They delivered my tree in April. It started producing leaves, looked very healthy. Then we had a hard freeze from which it did not recover, and I am afraid it is now dead.
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I should have brought it in to the gardening shed...but forgot. We live in mid-Michigan and had a very bitter winter with a lot of snow. I left it out and no problems - have already begun using again, now that we've had an unusually warm early Spring. It still looks great! No signs of damage. I don't plan on pushing our luck next year.
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I live in California, zone 9 and have it planted outside through the winter. The first year it lost all its leaves after the frost and I was worried it had died. I also had to replant it due to problems with the soil. This is it's second winter and it held up very well. No fruit yet, I am not expecting any for a couple of years. I have it positioned where it has some protection from cold winds. I previously had it planted out in the open, so this may have made a difference.
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Hi I live in NJ and we can get a lot of snow in winter time. I planted mine on the ground and it's thriving well. I also have a bigger one now 4 yrs old. Both are planted on ground.
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yes I went and bought a big pot, the proper soil and some citrus fertilizer! I have 6 huge lemons just about ready to pick on my tree - can't wait to try them!
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I planted mine in New York City last fall and it's starting to spout new leaves now. I don't know if it will prosper or not since that's yet to tell. This winter had been quite cold with the artic air but it didn't kill my fuyu, nor with that dump of snow. My fuyu was covered in a foot or two of snow, no thanks to my in law who buried it.