Citrus trees are small to medium-sized, frost tender, sub-tropical trees whose fragrant spring and summer flowers are followed by a range of different tangy fruits including oranges, lemons, limes and ...
With abundant harvests of juicy fruit, verdant year-round foliage, and vivid springtime blooms, growing citrus trees is gratifying work. But these trees are finicky about their environmental ...
Pots provide an opportunity to grow trees in spaces where you otherwise can’t, but make sure to choose a variety that can withstand a smaller space. Look for orange trees that are compact in size, ...
Stink bugs love citrus trees and attack the fruits with gusto, leaving them inedible. Follow these tips to deter and remove ...
Worldwide, citrus trees produce more fruit than all other deciduous fruit trees combined. Many gardeners in Marin find growing citrus rewarding, but somewhat problematic. For problem-free growth and ...
When I was a kid, my dad told me the leaves of our citrus tree turned yellow in the winter to remind us it grew lemons. That did not explain why it also happened to the kumquat tree. Chlorosis is ...
Last February, we experienced some significant freezes that damaged citrus trees, particularly on the north shore. It’s hard to say if we will have severe freezes this winter, but it only takes one ...
Recent widespread hard freezes more than likely resulted in damage to many of the citrus trees in Northwest Florida. Cold damage will become more evident as we move into the spring and summer of 2023.
Do you have a lemon tree in your yard, or any kind of citrus tree? Had a really close look at it lately? The time has come to start checking all citrus trees with great care to protect them from a ...
Q. I have staghorn ferns growing in my citrus trees. Can these be removed if the trees have to be removed for citrus canker? Can the trees be pre-treated for the canker? — Judy Roberts, Sunrise A.
Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and ...