04-16-2008, 07:49 PM
If it is splitting between two branches, then you could cut one branch off and only lose one of the flowering branches and the tree wouldn't have the split in it anymore. Even if you manage to keep the branch from splitting off now, when the tree is grown and fruiting heavily it is quite likely the branch will break later. If it is splitting between the grafted upper fruiting part and the rootstock, then tape it and hope it doesn't come apart.
You could try an air layer of one of the branches above the split. Scrape all the bark off in a circle, add rooting hormone and wet moss then cover that with plastic and secure it. When you see roots coming out of the moss, then you can cut that part off and have another lemon tree.
You could try an air layer of one of the branches above the split. Scrape all the bark off in a circle, add rooting hormone and wet moss then cover that with plastic and secure it. When you see roots coming out of the moss, then you can cut that part off and have another lemon tree.
Kurt Wilson