We're in the sad process of cutting it down. These are the only "good" limbs left, but even these limbs won't be worth saving. The few lemons that tried growing were shriveled and brown.
Out of curiosity, we drove to an old citrus grove to see how their trees were doing, and more than half of their trees were dead or dying. The last four years were simply too dry and hot in Phoenix, AZ. The citrus growing days might be numbered over here.
Sad when you lose a favourite. I am not sure if they have a terribly long life span, 10-15 years? In Mildura where I live the there are heaps of citrus farms and the farmers seem to rip them out and replant them after a certain period? Not sure of time frames. Maybe it’s to do with the quality of the fruit?
@kali66@nannasgotitgoingon So many citrus trees are dying around here, so I think it's more climate related than anything. Honestly, I'm not gonna miss watering it, but the birds are already upset they lost their favorite spot to hang out.
Oh that is such a pity and a sorry sight! We have two and both have been struggling for years. Maybe after all the rain in winter we might get our first lemons this year.
Are you on CAP water? and how much clorine has been added? Tap water in Tucson tasted like swimming pool water the last time I was there. Not to mention no one has lawns anymore (ref: Google Earth)
