How to prune lemon tree 'eureka'

Early spring before the main flush of growth; light tidying year-round. Remove suckers below the graft union at their point of origin. Thin crowded or crossing branches to open the canopy. Cut back excessively long shoots by up to one-third. Sterilize tools between trees to prevent citrus disease spread.

Light tidying monthly; heavier shaping once a year in spring. Eureka Lemon benefits from light, regular pruning to maintain an open canopy, improve airflow and maximize light penetration to developing fruit. Remove suckers growing below the graft union promptly — they are from the rootstock and will not produce edible fruit. Light shaping can be done year-round in frost-free climates; heavier pruning in early spring.

Remove suckers below the graft union at their point of origin. Thin crowded or crossing branches to open the canopy. Cut back excessively long shoots by up to one-third. Sterilize tools between trees to prevent citrus disease spread.