Citrus Fruit Trees

Hand fruit thinning is when you remove fruit from your trees to reduce the crop load and to increase the fruit size before harvest.

To some the idea of organic gardening may seem complicated, but the truth is organic citrus can be grown in your own back yard with very little additional work. The secret to organic citrus care is all in the soil, and once you have discovered the ins and outs of soil amendments, you can look [...]

The mandarin orange tree (Cirtus reticulata) is one of my favorite citrus trees. It is very easy to grow and the tree is cold tolerant. This is great for me since I sometimes forget to cover my plants in the winter. However, the tree does need to be protected if the temperature is going below [...]

The dwarf Lisbon Lemon tree is an excellent tree to grow for use in both cooking and teas. It is known for the tangy, acid flavor of its fruit as well as for being a frequent fruit bearer.

The term citrus tree food is used to describe the fertilizers and mineral additives that are needed in the soil used to ensure your fruit tree’s longevity. Here are the three main ingredients that should be considered when caring for any species of citrus tree;

Pruning citrus trees should only be done when needed, unlike other types of fruit trees. Citrus trees bloom and create fruit on new growth, so if you trim the trees each year and they don’t need it, your harvest will be very small.

Here is an easy step by step approach to planting, feeding and caring for your dwarf eureka lemon tree in a container;

Everyone wants their citrus trees to be beautiful and fruitful, but not everyone knows exactly how to do that. Below are 10 tips for making sure your citrus trees get the best care you can give them.