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Thu, Apr 12, 12 at 16:59
| Hey, I have a lemon tree here in Florida, and I'm wondering whether I need another variety for pollination (as do my apple trees in WI)or whether these citrus trees are self-pollinating? |
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- Posted by hoosierquilt z10a/23 Vista Calif (My Page) on Thu, Apr 12, 12 at 22:52
| Nope. Lemon trees as are most citrus, are self-fruitful. In fact, cross pollination between certain citrus can cause seedy citrus. Not that this is a bad thing, just that you don't need cross-pollinators for any citrus tree :-) There's a nice citrus forum on the Garden Web if you have more citrus-related questions, btw. Patty S. |
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- Posted by Fred8848Fred none (My Page) on Fri, Apr 13, 12 at 6:03
| Thanks much for the info.... guess I don't have to worry about getting another tree! |
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| If your lemon tree is container grown and in a greenhouse or other protected area(not likely in Florida)it is suggested the tree is shaken occasionally, when in bloom to help the self pollination along. Al |
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