Citrus Trees
Citrus tree growing can be a great way to enjoy some of your favorite citrus treats. But what happens when problems arise while caring for citrus plants? Let us put these worries to bed by providing citrus tree information that can help identify and treat common citrus problems like pests and disease. Learning how to properly care for your citrus helps alleviate most issues.
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Citrus Alternaria Rot Info: Treating A Citrus Tree With Alternaria Rot
Without proper maintenance, trees may become stressed, making them more susceptible to various citrus diseases. Alternaria rot is one such issue which many citrus growers encounter. Find additional information for alternaria on citrus trees in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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What Causes Citrus Foot Rot: Controlling Citrus Gummosis In GardensCitrus foot rot isn’t curable but you may be able to prevent it from taking over your citrus orchards. Learn more about citrus gummosis problems and what you can do to prevent the disease from spreading in this article. Click here for additional information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Care Of Your Kaffir Lime TreeThe Kaffir lime tree is commonly grown for use in Asian cuisine. While this dwarf citrus tree can be grown outdoors, it is best suited for indoor culture. Learn how to care for a Kaffir lime tree in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Asian Citrus Psyllid Damage: Tips On Treatment For Asian Citrus PsyllidsIf you're noticing problems with your citrus trees, it could be pests - more specifically, Asian citrus psyllid damage. Learn more about the Asian citrus psyllid life cycle and the damage these pests cause, including treatment, in this article.
By Darcy Larum
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What Causes Citrus Bud Drop - Citrus Buds Are DisappearingWhen you see citrus bud drop, take a deep breath. It doesn’t necessarily mean that things are terribly wrong. Read on for the scoop on why citrus buds are disappearing.
By Teo Spengler
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Stylar End Rot Information – Managing Fruit With Stylar End Rot
Citrus fruits can be damaged by a disease called stylar end rot or black rot. The stylar end, or the navel, of the fruit may crack, become discolored, and begin to decay because of infection by a pathogen. Protect your citrus crop with information from this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Fertilizing Lime Trees – Learn How To Fertilize A Lime TreeGot a lime tree? Wondering how to fertilize your lime tree? Lime trees, like all citrus, are heavy feeders and, therefore, need supplemental fertilizer. But the question is, when do you fertilize lime trees? Click here and find out in this article.
By Amy Grant
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Orange Tree Care - Learn How To Grow An Orange TreeLearning how to grow an orange tree is a worthwhile project for the home gardener. Following a few basic steps from this article on taking care of an orange tree will keep your tree healthy and productive.
By Becca Badgett
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Lime Tree Harvest Time: When To Pick A Lime From A TreeMany people wonder when to pick a lime from a tree. Limes stay green and this makes it difficult to tell. Read this article to find out when to pick a lime from a tree so harvesting limes will be easier.
By Nikki Tilley
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Growing Lime Trees From SeedIn addition to nursery-grown plants, grafting is probably your best bet when growing lime trees. However, most citrus seeds are relatively easy to grow, including those from limes. Learn more in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Wood Rot In Citrus: What Causes Citrus Ganoderma RotCitrus heart rot is an infection that causes the trunks of citrus trees to rot. If you are wondering what causes citrus ganoderma, click here. We’ll fill you in on the causes of ganoderma rot of citrus as well as what steps to take if this happens in your orchard.
By Teo Spengler
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Sweet Orange Scab Control – Managing Sweet Orange Scab SymptomsSweet orange scab disease, which affects primarily sweet oranges, tangerines and mandarins, is a relatively benign fungal disease that doesn’t kill trees, but significantly affects the appearance of the fruit. Learn about sweet orange scab control here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Identifying And Treating Greasy Spot FungusCitrus fruit can suffer from fungal problems just like other fruits. The most common form of citrus tree fungus is greasy spot fungus. Find out what to do when your fruit is affected using the information in the following article.
By Kathee Mierzejewski
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Why Citrus Fruit Get Thick Peels And Little PulpFor a citrus grower, nothing can be more frustrating than waiting all season for citrus fruit to ripen only to discover a thick peel and little juice. This article can help with that. Click here for more info.
By Heather Rhoades
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Mexican Key Lime Tree Information: Tips For Growing Key LimesAlmost anyone can grow Mexican key lime trees if you have the right information. Take a look at the growth and care of key lime trees in the following article and see if this lime tree variety is right for you.
By Gardening Know How
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Growing Lemon Trees In ContainersIf you live in a cooler climate, or simply have limited space, but still want a lemon tree, container lemon trees may be your best option. Take a look at how to grow a lemon tree in a pot in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Blood Orange Tree Care: How To Grow Blood OrangesGrowing blood orange trees is a great way to enjoy this unusual little fruit. Click here to get information and learn more about how to grow blood orange trees of your own. Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant

