I just found the forum and it looks like a great source of information. I have been growing citrus (mostly in the ground) in coastal Georgia for about 12 years, I have Oro Blanco, Ruby Red Grapefruit, several Satsumas, Meyer Lemon, and Kumquats in the ground. I also have Key Lime, Yuzu, Persian Lime, Eureka Lemon, Harvey Lemon and Sambokan lemon in containers. (Some of the plants in containers are going in the ground in the next few weeks.)

My question concerns air layering. I have air layered my Meyer lemon in the past but would like to produce air layers of some of the others. I have heard that not all citrus will air layer successfully. I am in particular interested in the Key Lime, Yuzu, Mexican Lime and Sambokan lemon. Has anyone had experience with air layering these? I would appreciate any information the group can offer.

Many Thanks,
Richard

With people like me going crazy with grafting, who needs air layering anyways?

But here's my style:
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Perhaps you have seen that one elsewhere. Anyway, can't remember exactly if I have tried them on varieties you mentioned, but so far my technique has not yet failed in any of the citruses that I have tried. Perhaps someday, I might find one that will not be easy, but I don't think I will be able to have time to do air layering as buying seedling and grafting unto them is far easier. Air layered citruses will usually have poor anchorage in the soil. Seedling rootstocks are way better (and you can grow your own too) because of much better root system and more adapted to your soils (find one that is good for your area).

I only do air layering as a novelty.