Effective pruning also maintains a healthy and vibrant tree, boosts fruit production, and protects against pests and diseases ...

While familiarity with the term “grafting” is widespread among gardeners, a true understanding of what grafting is and why it is done is not so common. In a nutshell, grafting is a horticultural ...

Cold-hardy citrus varieties like satsuma mandarins and Sugar Belle oranges can thrive in North Florida despite occasional freezes. Proper planting and care are essential for citrus success, including ...

There’s something special about picking a fresh lemon or orange right from your own living room. If you’ve ever wished you could grow citrus but worry your cold climate will get in the way, you’re not ...

Citrus cultivation relies heavily on the performance of rootstocks, which significantly influence fruit quality by modulating growth, water-use efficiency, and disease resistance. The interaction ...

If you're planning to add citrus trees to your outdoor landscape, you're in for a treat. Not only do they bear tasty fruits ...

NATIVE TO SUBTROPICAL and tropical regions, citrus is a decidedly lesser-known character in the Pacific Northwest pantheon of plants. Did you know that you can grow (relatively) hardy citrus in ...

Citrus greening is a widespread disease in Florida that affects all citrus cultivars. The disease is spread by an insect called the Asian citrus psyllid, which infects the tree as it feeds. Improving ...