Orange Tree Cyclic Dieback: Root or Trunk Issue

Amber's orange tree repeatedly grows new limbs that then die, in cycles. No photo provided.

Diagnosis Approach

Inspect trunk and branches for loose/damaged bark.
Whole-tree cycling suggests a root-related problem.
Contact local garden center or County Extension for an on-site evaluation of trunk and roots.

Remote diagnosis impossible without visual inspection.

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