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 ...

An easy-care and long-lived backyard tree, a grapefruit tree (Citrus x paradisi) is prized for its productivity. A mature tree—grapefruit trees usually reach maturity at about five years of ...

It’s that time of year again. Scented citrus blossoms fill the air with intoxicating aromas, and your neighbors’ trees are bursting with lemons and grapefruit. Want to get in on the action but don’t ...

There’s something magical about growing your own sweet snacks and plucking a piece of fruit from a branch you’ve tended. But growing fruit trees requires considerable care and ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you want your citrus trees to produce an abundance of healthy fruit in winter, now is the time to care for them. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and ...

It’s not always a bad thing, but it can be an indicator that the tree is stressed.

Grow your own grapefruit tree with these essential tips. An easy-care and long-lived backyard tree, a grapefruit tree (Citrus x paradisi) is prized for its productivity. A mature tree—grapefruit trees ...