Hi Takisha, Citrus are grafted unto rootstock for their beneficial properties, however, if they are allowed to send up shoots then the rootstock will take over, so they must always be trimmed off. The rootstock with trifoliate leaves and the wicked thorns that look like they are from a Disney fairytale are Flying dragon. Cheers! 😊
Thank you so much for that great description! I love that. How did you learn about citrus? I'm in search of a good book to go along with all of the great tips that I'm getting from many of my subscribers. Sometimes it helps me to have an old fashioned hard copy book. One from an author that specializes in that subject.
Thank you for letting me know. I have been hearing that from other gardeners, like yourself, that are more well versed in growing citrus. I have a lot to learn about growing citrus. Do you have a favorite citrus growing book?
@@takishasallbeautyzone the rootstock is easy to identify… from the look, they are on a dwarfing rootstock. The rootstock is called citrus trifoliata (previously categorised as “poncirus trifoliata”) as the name suggests it has 3 leaflets that make up one leaf. On cold weather these leaves will drop off. So if you are struggling to see what’s what. Wait till spring when it will become very apparent.
@tropicalsat52n86 thanks so much for the information. What country do you live in? I noticed your channel name and it intrigued me. I'm going to come over and check out your videos.
Your satsuma’s rootstock is growing like crazy. It’s going over take your satsuma. Looks that way to me anyway Flying dragon rootstock I believe. It should be trimmed back. Just the contorted limbs which is root stock. Notice the two different types of leaves ?
I did notice that, but hadn't looked into yet. Another commentor mentioned the trifoliate leaves on my Eureka lemon tree, and I'm learning that I have a ton to learn about citrus. I'll add this to my to do/learn list. I need to invest in a good citrus growing book or 2. I love online learning, but I'm a bit old school and enjoy a good hard copy book as well. Any recommendations?
Flying dragon and trifolate are the same. It's not a true Citrus and is native to the south & south east here in the US. I see them in the woods here in some parts of Georgia.
@butterflyj685 Oh, ok! Cool. I didn't know that. I've never lived this far south on the east coast. I've lived in Texas and Arkansas, but for 18 months and 2 years respectively. I learn so much from the community. I love that!
They're doing great, thanks for asking. I did have to go and open and close the greenhouse house doors several times over the last few days. The weather has been swinging wildly in both directions. It went from 22°F to 76°F in 72 hours! NC has some topsy-turvy weather sometimes, but this is ridiculous, lol!
@@takishasallbeautyzoneIt's interesting what you say that about NC whether because you just described GA's whether too that's why my husband wants to move alittle further north but because I'm too tropical I told him I'd consider VA or NC but no further north. Now with what your saying about the whether in NC we probably should stay in GA and just move towards Athens.
Thank you so much for this comment! I didn't know anything about trifoliate leaves on citrus and the history of citrus hybrids. I've been reading articles and blog posts for the past 1 ½ hours about this subject until I realized I was falling asleep because it's 1am, lol!! I have now unlocked yet another new level of gardening! And there's still so much more to read!! I've been gardening for over 20 years in various places and ways (due to not being able to put down permanent roots #militaryfamily ), and it's a hobby that continues to keep giving and giving! I literally learn something new every year. I love it so much! Now, I get to chat with and learn from a whole community of gardeners online, which is even more fun!! So thank you 🤗
Thank you! Wow! I didn't realize zone 8b went up into Canada. That's so interesting! What type of citrus do you enjoy growing? So far, I'm getting the most enjoyment out of the kumquat because they're the easiest.
@@takishasallbeautyzone yeah I’m on the west coast of bc almost zone 9a and I really enjoy growing lemons and limes I don’t have a kumquat yet but I am wanted to get one but getting some tropicals here can be difficult to get
@@takishasallbeautyzone also how much was your greenhouse , right now I have a 4 by 6 foot ikea greenhouse and I’m going to need a new one any recommendations
I'm so sorry. I'm just now seeing this question. I can't remember the exact price, but I believe it was approximately $2000 usd. I think it was a little less than that for me because it was a few years ago. But once I factor in taxes, delivery, etc. it was about that much. I hope that helps.
Unfortunately, I had to cut it in order for it to fit in the greenhouse. I left it out in the elements for the past 4 years and I have yet to get even one fruit because the poor thing struggles every year to come back from completely dying back to the ground. It hurt my heart to cut it and move it. I'm too soft hearted I think 😅.
Nice size green house beautiful plants
Thank you!
Really nice greenhouse 😊
Thanks! 😊
Hi Takisha,
Citrus are grafted unto rootstock for their beneficial properties, however, if they are allowed to send up shoots then the rootstock will take over, so they must always be trimmed off. The rootstock with trifoliate leaves and the wicked thorns that look like they are from a Disney fairytale are Flying dragon. Cheers! 😊
Thank you so much for that great description! I love that. How did you learn about citrus? I'm in search of a good book to go along with all of the great tips that I'm getting from many of my subscribers. Sometimes it helps me to have an old fashioned hard copy book. One from an author that specializes in that subject.
Eureka and satsuma rootstocks need cutting back
Thank you for letting me know. I have been hearing that from other gardeners, like yourself, that are more well versed in growing citrus. I have a lot to learn about growing citrus. Do you have a favorite citrus growing book?
Yes, please do. It sucks the life out of your tree and can take over where you'll never get fruit! I've experienced it.
I appreciate the warning. I definitely don't want to put in the time and effort of growing the plants and not reap the reward of the fruits. Thanks 🤗
@@takishasallbeautyzone the rootstock is easy to identify… from the look, they are on a dwarfing rootstock. The rootstock is called citrus trifoliata (previously categorised as “poncirus trifoliata”) as the name suggests it has 3 leaflets that make up one leaf. On cold weather these leaves will drop off. So if you are struggling to see what’s what. Wait till spring when it will become very apparent.
@tropicalsat52n86 thanks so much for the information. What country do you live in? I noticed your channel name and it intrigued me. I'm going to come over and check out your videos.
Your satsuma’s rootstock is growing like crazy. It’s going over take your satsuma. Looks that way to me anyway Flying dragon rootstock I believe. It should be trimmed back. Just the contorted limbs which is root stock. Notice the two different types of leaves ?
I did notice that, but hadn't looked into yet. Another commentor mentioned the trifoliate leaves on my Eureka lemon tree, and I'm learning that I have a ton to learn about citrus. I'll add this to my to do/learn list. I need to invest in a good citrus growing book or 2. I love online learning, but I'm a bit old school and enjoy a good hard copy book as well. Any recommendations?
Flying dragon and trifolate are the same. It's not a true Citrus and is native to the south & south east here in the US. I see them in the woods here in some parts of Georgia.
@butterflyj685 Oh, ok! Cool. I didn't know that. I've never lived this far south on the east coast. I've lived in Texas and Arkansas, but for 18 months and 2 years respectively. I learn so much from the community. I love that!
Save the cuttings
I thought about it and unfortunately, I got rid of them already 😔.
Curious how your citrus trees turned out after your first frost?
They're doing great, thanks for asking. I did have to go and open and close the greenhouse house doors several times over the last few days. The weather has been swinging wildly in both directions. It went from 22°F to 76°F in 72 hours! NC has some topsy-turvy weather sometimes, but this is ridiculous, lol!
@@takishasallbeautyzoneIt's interesting what you say that about NC whether because you just described GA's whether too that's why my husband wants to move alittle further north but because I'm too tropical I told him I'd consider VA or NC but no further north. Now with what your saying about the whether in NC we probably should stay in GA and just move towards Athens.
your Eureka lemon looks like it has trifoliate sprouts growing from the rootstock that should be removed
Thank you so much for this comment! I didn't know anything about trifoliate leaves on citrus and the history of citrus hybrids. I've been reading articles and blog posts for the past 1 ½ hours about this subject until I realized I was falling asleep because it's 1am, lol!! I have now unlocked yet another new level of gardening! And there's still so much more to read!!
I've been gardening for over 20 years in various places and ways (due to not being able to put down permanent roots #militaryfamily ), and it's a hobby that continues to keep giving and giving! I literally learn something new every year. I love it so much! Now, I get to chat with and learn from a whole community of gardeners online, which is even more fun!! So thank you 🤗
wow your greenhouse is beautiful I have 10 citrus myself zone 8b Canada none of which are even a fraction of you 'res
Thank you! Wow! I didn't realize zone 8b went up into Canada. That's so interesting! What type of citrus do you enjoy growing? So far, I'm getting the most enjoyment out of the kumquat because they're the easiest.
@@takishasallbeautyzone yeah I’m on the west coast of bc almost zone 9a and I really enjoy growing lemons and limes I don’t have a kumquat yet but I am wanted to get one but getting some tropicals here can be difficult to get
@@takishasallbeautyzone also how much was your greenhouse , right now I have a 4 by 6 foot ikea greenhouse and I’m going to need a new one any recommendations
I'm so sorry. I'm just now seeing this question. I can't remember the exact price, but I believe it was approximately $2000 usd. I think it was a little less than that for me because it was a few years ago. But once I factor in taxes, delivery, etc. it was about that much. I hope that helps.
DONT CUT YOUR TREE AND EVEN IF IT DID ROOT CAN MOVE AND ITLL COME BACK
Unfortunately, I had to cut it in order for it to fit in the greenhouse. I left it out in the elements for the past 4 years and I have yet to get even one fruit because the poor thing struggles every year to come back from completely dying back to the ground. It hurt my heart to cut it and move it. I'm too soft hearted I think 😅.