Lemon tree with yellowing leaves

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  1. linderb

    linderb Member

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    One Of My Greenhouse Lemon Trees(with Green Lemons On It) Has Many Leaves Turning Yellow. What Could Cause This,please, And How Do I Correct It? Thanks
     
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    There are a number of possibilities, most likely is some kind of deficiency. Here is a link to help diagnose deficiencies.

    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CH142

    The only other possibility I know would be root rot from overwatering--however it is normal for some older leaves to turn yellow and drop.

    Skeet
     
  3. Millet

    Millet Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    This is the prime time of year for citrus to discard their old leaves. Is the yellow starting along the center vein towards the bottom center?

    Millet
     
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    No,the yellowing seems to be starting from the outside and tips.
     
  5. Millet

    Millet Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    If the yellowing has developed on the tips and margins of the leaves, the problem is either a mineral deficiency or high soluble salts in the root zone. If it is from high soluble salts, there should be some burning/drying on tips and margins. If it is from a mineral deficiency, than the leaf will still have a normal soft flexible consistency but will be chlorotic.

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