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Dwarf grapefruit tree2/28/2024 ![]() To assist with a planted citrus tree’s drainage, allow the garden soil to dry (if possible), and provide 2 inches of compost and 4 inches of mulch. I’d recommend only transplanting mature citrus trees if it means they’d otherwise die if left alone. This can cause more issues such as dropping fruits and leaves, and even the tree’s death. ![]() As a result, transplanting isn’t as worth it as it means root damage is more likely. On the other hand, planted citrus trees are a bit trickier when amending their soil as their roots are often spread out and their root system is established. Citrus trees should also be repotted every 3-5 years as they outgrow their pots, preventing root binding. While transplant shock can take the tree up to one year to recover, it’s often worth it for potted citrus trees as soils with poor drainage are often the bigger problem. Make sure to support the rootball when transplanting and make the process fairly quick if possible. As long as the roots aren’t tugged or damaged, there shouldn’t be much of an issue. Generally, transplanting potted citrus trees won’t cause too much transplant shock as the pot is sufficient at containing their roots. This is what worked for my potted Kaffir lime tree when it was getting yellow leaves from over-watering and root rot. Potted citrus trees can have their soil amended by repotting them with fresh soil. If you do find that your soil has poor drainage there are a few things you can do. If you’d like to see a percolation test in action, check out this video by This Old House on YouTube. The best way to determine if your soil has poor drainage is to do a percolation test. But poor drainage can also be caused by a recess in the ground, watershed, and compact soils (common in backyards and other sites of construction). After some inspecting, I saw its soil was staying sopping wet for days and smelled like a swamp.ĭrainage can be a tricky subject, especially if you’re dealing with heavy clay soils. The most common and obvious symptom of root rot is yellow leaves.įor example, a couple of years ago, I saw my potted Kaffir lime tree was getting yellow leaves. This process could take days or weeks, which is why it’s important to catch it as soon as possible. If left long enough, the mold begins to grow in the water, infecting the tree’s roots and causing them to decay. Waterlogging is when the soil has stagnant water, often for long periods. There are two main reasons why citrus tree leaves turn yellow from over-watering:įirst, waterlogging and root rot are caused by over-watering, but more specifically-from poor drainage. While symptoms of under-watering are leaves curling, drying, and browning, over-watering symptoms include drooping and yellowing leaves. So, how do we identify which issue is causing it, and better yet-how can we fix it? Let’s take a closer look. For best results, only water when the top 2-4 inches of soil are dry and provide compost and mulch.Īs you can see, yellowing leaves (also called chlorosis) on citrus trees can be caused by several issues. However, the most common causes are over-watering and improper nutrients. Here’s what I found.Ĭitrus tree leaves turn yellow due to over-watering, improper nutrients, lack of sunlight, or pests and diseases. I had an idea, but I did some research to find the best answer for them. They weren’t sure what was causing it and asked if I knew anything about it. My family has some citrus trees in their backyard and for some reason, a few of the trees are getting yellow leaves.
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