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I have a semi-dwarf Bearss lime tree in a container. It seems vigorous and started flowering and producing fruit only a few months after I bought it.

It is producing new growth well, but I have noticed that all of the new growth looks less healthy. The larger new leaves are variegated, while the smaller/newest ones are pale green, almost yellow. Some of the new growth is misshapen too.

The container has at least 4 drainage holes which are not blocked.

I've tried:

  • Watering less, in case I was over-watering. It wilted noticeably after a few days and recovered as soon as I watered it again.
  • Watering consistently when the first ~2 inches of soil feel dry
  • Applying a foliar spray with iron, zinc, manganese, etc.
  • Applying a slow-release citrus fertilizer to the container soil.

Tree in container Close up of new growth 1 Close up of new growth 2

Nate Barbettini
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I wonder if the generation of new growth and new flowers/fruit at the same time is simply taxing your small tree in a container. I think you are doing all the right things so maybe watch how the new growth is doing in a week or two.

I have seen recommended to remove the fruit/flowers while a plant is newly growing (I know its painful to do) but can allow the roots to focus its delivery to just the leaves and new growth.

SpecialK
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