{"id":10854,"date":"2022-02-02T21:52:50","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T21:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=10854"},"modified":"2022-02-02T21:54:35","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T21:54:35","slug":"best-time-to-transplant-a-lemon-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/best-time-to-transplant-a-lemon-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Time to Transplant a Lemon Tree | 9 Easy Tips to Avoid Transplant Shock."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The best time to transplant a lemon tree is in spring when the weather is mild. Smaller, less established trees will transplant more successfully than larger ones with established roots systems. It is important to try to avoid disturbing the roots as much as possible and lift the tree out with soil surrounding the roots.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Avoid transplanting lemon trees in winter as the growth of the roots will slow and they will not establish and stabilize the tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also important to avoid transplanting lemon trees in summer when the weather is hot. Hot, dry weather can make it difficult for the tree to establish in its new position. It can dry out before its roots have settled in and can die off quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n