George Shirley wrote:
Spcovelady wrote:
George, I have a Meyer Lemon that is 3 years old this season. Last
year it only had 5-6 buds and the birds got them. How do I prevent
that this year? We also have a Kumquat and planted a satsuma this
past fall. Our neighbor had the most wonderful satsumas this winter.
We live on the Al / Fl line near Perdido Bay and there are lots of
citrus trees in the yards around here. Some of our neighbors have
those giant lemons.
I've never had birds bother my citrus trees. The plums, pears,
peaches, and figs have to be netted to keep the birds off the fruit.

A couple of satsuma trees will be my next purchase. Just have to
convince DW to let me have them and then find a place to put them. We
live on a 75X150 city lot with a 2400 square foot house on it. Doesn't
leave a lot of room.

George

Have you considered growing them as espaliers?