Yesterday, I went to an Open House at a nursery in the next state (17 miles) but ordered online first (as I usually do) but I picked them up at the nursery's open house yesterday. I am not completely sure why I didn't say anything when I picked them up; when I saw that the leaves are all yellow -anemic looking with some brown edges; it was dropping and has some tiny holes in some of the leaves.
I have ordered from this nursery since 2017; and pick up the trees myself in order not to pay shipping. This was the first time I attended their open house; but I must say it was impressive.
I am attaching photos that show the two trees still in the box they gave me to carry them home in; as well as a photo showing them with one of my trees I purchased in 2017, which was healthy when I purchased it and still is healthy (If you click on the picture you can see the tree in the background with flowers and tiny lemons on it).
I emailed the nursery when I got home last night; but told them to recuperate from the Open House before worrying about answering my questions concerning the two Meyer Lemon Trees. I may hear back in a few days. However, I would like the opinion of the members of Garden.org in the meantime.
I asked him in the email; and will propose the questions to you. I also am attaching a picture of the package of Vigoro Fertilizer Spikes that I use on my Fig, Pomegranate and Citrus trees.
One of these trees that I picked up yesterday, was to be a gift for a friend and her husband; who wants a citrus tree. I was going to re-pot it and keep it about a month before giving it to her. If you can, I would like for you to tell me –without me spending a lot on two new (for me) trees; and still ending up with one that isn't healthy and productive –if the following will help the trees? Even if he says they will exchange them -I would rather not go back over there; but get them to where I am proud of them myself, if I can.
1. I already planned to repot them –so I can do that; if that will help;
2. Use a combination of Miracle grow Potting Mix; Perlite and Sphagnum Peat Moss (I use this for all of my fruit trees that are in containers);
3· Use ½ of one of the Vigoro fertilizer spikes for each tree (since they aren't very large yet);
4. Water them well and put in the sunshine.
Thanks for any advice you can share; so if possible, I can have two more nice and healthy trees to join my others; and/or give to a friend.
Pat Morris
