MIKE, HIGHETT VIC: I've got this lemon tree. It's got a few problems. It's gone all yellow on these leaves and it's got these lumpy things.

Understanding the Context

I'm wondering if you could give us a bit of info on it. Q: My Meyer lemon at home -- planted in the ground -- looks as if it is dying. Its leaves are turning yellow and withering. I suspect root rot from too much water, but I don't know.

Key Insights

The same appears ... Yahoo: Ask the head gardener: Why are the leaves on my citrus tree turning yellow? Ask the head gardener: Why are the leaves on my citrus tree turning yellow? Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Ask It/Solve It - Yellow lemon leaves | Plant ID Bright green leaves sheltering colorful hanging fruit distinguish healthy citrus trees. Yellow leaves, on the other hand, spell trouble.

Final Thoughts

Causes are numerous, but often relate to improper irrigation ... Southern Living on MSN: How to prune a lemon tree for more fruit and healthier growth How to prune a lemon tree for more fruit and healthier growth