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[Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>]

> "Dwarf citrus trees require periodic repotting (every third year or so.) 
> The dwarfing characteristics are the result of keeping the tree root bound 
> in the container, so do not used too large of a planter. They have a 
> shallow root system, so a wide diameter container is far better than a 
> deep one."
>
> http://www.thegardenhelper.com/dwarfcitrus.html

Well, here is yet another example of why we must use multiple sources to 
seek truth:

"The dwarf quality of these citrus trees is achieved by grafting 
orchard-proven cultivars onto dwarf root stock. Although dwarf citrus do 
very well planted directly into the ground, they are most commonly planted 
in ornamental containers, such as a 1/2 oak wine barrel. Dwarf citrus trees 
can grow to eight feet in the ground, but will stay much smaller if 
container-planted."

http://www.colehardware.com/hotline/97/03/citrus.htm