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Hi leah,

It may not be a self-pollinating tree. You might need to get a second tree so they can cross-pollinate. Take a leaf sample to your local nursery or Master Gardener center, find out what sort of lemon tree it is, and find it a mate!

Does it flower? If so, use a q-tip or paintbrush and dab at the center of the blossoms, then the next flower, then dab at the next, etc. so you are essentially doing the bee's job of cross pollinating.

Good Luck,
Maria
Maria

Hi There,

Do you have any outdoor space? If so, take the lemon tree outside for the summer, then when winter freezes come, bring it indoor. Don't fertilize or give it too much water--let it go into a semi-dormant stage. Then when the last freeze has passed, take it back outside, give it good organic citrus tree food, water, and put it in the sun.

Good Luck,
Maria