lemon tree

[Pompeylottie]

we got a free small lemon tree in a 5 or 6" pot, its on the windowsill. It has a couple of tiny lemons on it but it looks as if it has outgrown the pot. Can I re-pot it now when its in fruit? I'm afraid I know nothing about fruit.
Thanks

[Jardiniere]

I would try re-potting it if it really has outgrown the pot because it wont thrive in a too small pot and you'd lose the lemons anyway ..is it in blossom? see mine!!!!

[Mato]

Your lemon tree is adorable, Jardiniere! Yes, Pompey, repot it. You can try a bigger pot if you don't think it's ready to brave the outside yet.

[starloc]

Only ever repot citrus if its actively growing new growth, and never go much bigger in the pot, on a small pot maybe an inch or so bigger using a very free draining citrus compost mix

If its in a 6 inch pot, it can get quite big before needing re-potting. Citrus like small pots , i would leave it for now if you have only just got it, citrus plants often die after re-potting, let it get used to where it is growing at least before upsetting it again