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I am looking for a few seeds from the Sfusato Costa di Amalfi (hope I am saying this correctly) lemon tree. Anyone have any or know who I can contact here in the U.S.?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / DId I Kill my Star Fruit Tree?
« on: March 25, 2016, 12:07:02 AM »
Okay, six years ago, I planted a star fruit seedling (that I grew from seed) in the north side of the yard. This past year, the tree was taller than six feet and this was the first year it ever had blossoms, It even had a single fruit (which fell off during a wind storm). I decided to move the tree to the south facing side of my yard. This past weekend, I dug around the tree some 3 feet on all sides. It didn't have any fine roots, just really fat ones (about 1 inch diameter). Naturally I cut the roots to get the tree out. I was successful in planting the tree in the south side and watered it several times each day. I figured by cutting the roots, I was going to shock the tree and expected to loose some of the leaves. As of today, all the leaves have dried out completely and are falling off. When I scratch the trunk, it is still green and the fine limbs are still flexible.

 So, do you agree I just stunned/shocked the tree? Do you think it will come back (I did this several times with citrus and they always came back and thrived)? Should I keep watering it? Any suggestions for me?

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