Particularly on my lemons, oranges and Limequats, I have quite a lot of new growth. They are in containers in the greenhouse (over the winter) and I've been keeping them between 7 and 12 degrees C (7 & 12 degrees F)

Is this expected and ok. Will it affect growth and good fruit in the spring.

As there is growth, would it be ok to prune a little to keep a good shape for the trees

Thanks

Nick, most of the experts on this forum will advise not to prune any citrus under most circumstances . That being said, I visited a local Citrus grower who regularly prunes his trees so they remain compact for his cold frame. From what I saw, he still has plenty of fruit production from his trees. He only ads heat once the temperature hits freezing or slightly lower ( to save the fruit)
By the way, I am no expert
Where in Britain are you?

Greg

I too have heard many people not advising to prune but you can do something called "heading back". Rather than cut whole branches off,you can cut leggy growth or branches once they get 6 to 8 inches long,near an upward facing bud.This encourages new shoots from up the branch and will encourage a more bushy tree.This is the only pruning i do personally.
I am no expert but if anyone else knows otherwise,feel free to comment.Good luck.

Thanks

I wasn't planning anything major, just one or two branches that gone mad and curled over due to the weight of them. And also, as you say to keep some shape as the these two trees in particular have got some branches that have gone out of control. These branches are well over 6 inches.

gregn - I'm about 45 miles directly west of London

Any advise on re-potting ..

I've got a lime that is dropping leaves, it could be natural loss but could also be that it needs re-potting. I'm a little nervous about doing this during the winter and as I keep them at about 43 - 54 F

Check to see if their are roots coming out of the drain holes.If not,you dont need to repot.Like you said some leaf lose is normal,especially just as new growth is appearing.Try to repot,just before spring,so it has fresh mix/fert
to grow into when the spring burst comes.Maybe two weeks before spring,while the tree is reasonably dormant.remove a good two inches of old mix,add fresh mix/fert . upsize one pot size or two fingers width,no more!Move up in steps to avoid problems.good luck.