Citrus trees are a popular choice for home fruit production in southeast Louisiana. Although relatively carefree as backyard fruit trees go, various problems do occur. I thought it would be helpful to ...

A few common problems do show up on occasion, however, and you should be aware of them. Problems with fruit Young citrus trees -- those planted within the past three to five years -- often don't set ...

If your citrus tree looks like it's struggling, you might feel like years of tree care are about to be lost. But diagnosing and fixing the problem can help you nurse your tree back to health. Many of ...

Thinking about planting a fruit tree in your backyard? Fruit trees take a while to get established, so make sure you choose a ...

Citrus is the most popular kind of fruit grown in Louisiana. This time of year, satsumas and other types of citrus are abundant — and delicious. Several biotic and abiotic stresses affect citrus ...

I’ve been accused of not wanting citrus in our area. That isn’t true. There’s nothing wrong with growing citrus here. But I want you to be aware of its problems when citrus is grown here and adjust ...

Grapefruit trees at Lone Star Citrus Growers groves in Mission on Dec. 16. A pair of natural disasters including Winter Storm Uri in 2021 and a lack of water has put the million-dollar citrus industry ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...