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 ...

Citrus tree problems can be easy to resolve. Aside from their susceptibility to cold, citrus trees are among the most carefree and reliable of home fruit trees. A few common problems do show up on ...

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 ...

Citrus is usually on my mind this time of year, as my neighbor has the most awesome navel orange tree – it’s at least 50 years old – in her front yard that drips with super sweet fruit in February 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 ...

The next time you enjoy an orange, save the seeds to grow your own tree. Growing your own citrus can be a rewarding and fulfilling endeavor, and few trees are as beloved as the orange tree. With their ...

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 ...

Q. I have an orange tree which produces delicious and very sweet oranges. Unfortunately about 30 percent of the fruits have cracked skin. … What is causing this? Do I need some special fertilizer or ...

Recent freezes resulted in cold damage to some local citrus trees. Cold-injured citrus trees can take a while to become evident. What appears to be damage will not always be permanent. Never be in a ...