potted key lime tree

Discussion in 'Citrus' started by JoAnnelucy, Mar 5, 2007.

  1. JoAnnelucy

    JoAnnelucy Member

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    We purchased a small key lime tree in Florida in Nov. It was doing fine, but within the last month all of its leaves turned yellow and dropped off. In additon small white blossoms have developed along most of the stems. Is this a normal event? How often will this happen.
    JoAnne Johnson
     
  2. skeeterbug

    skeeterbug Active Member

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    Hi Joanne, it is not normal for citrus to loose all of their leaves. Your tree probably suffered from the winter leaf drop caused by cold roots ( less than 55 f) while the leaves were exposed to direct sunlight that has been the subject of many post here. You can use the search function at the top of the page and find all of the post related to WLD and cold roots.

    Skeet
     

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