will my lemon tree ever produce lemons?

holly_penyo · #1 May 1, 2008, 09:24 AM

i have a 1.5-2 year old lemon tree that has a lot of thorns. i have been told that it will never produce any lemons since it is covered with thorns. is this true, or will it eventually grow out of this thorn stage and start giving lemons? thank you !!!

WallyHelps · May 1, 2008, 11:24 AM

I'll be interested in any answer to this too!

I have a lemon tree that I grew from a seed at least 20 years ago. It is in a pot and is outside only May-October. It has flowered (in the winter months), but never produced lemons (yet).

Best of luck with your tree!
WallyH

simoneaugie · May 1, 2008, 11:56 AM

I spoke with someone who grew up growing lemons. He said that your tree is probably a Meyer's lemon and they do have thorns. They also make fruit that is delicious. Given the right conditions for blooming and fruiting, you can have lemons from this tree.



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