Peaches on trees growing in the backyards of San Antonio landscapes are being harvested now, but that is not as easy as producing some other types of fruit including figs, blackberries and citrus.

It is going to be very hot from now until October, so make sure that you have plenty of shade in which to shelter from the ...

These citrus trees are relatively short-lived and have a moderate growth rate, reaching maturity at about 10 to 20 feet tall. You can plan them throughout the year. Outside its range, the tree can ...

Bradford pear trees stink... literally. But there are many other reasons you will want to remove this invasive, ...

Certain trees, like figs, crape myrtles, calamondins, ginkgos, and Japanese maples, can thrive when planted in pots rather ...

A new multi-institutional study will develop and evaluate systems that deliver treatments to trees affected by citrus greening disease.

As the story goes, long ago pirates came to this area to find refuge in the Homosassa, Crystal and Chassahowitzka rivers and ...

In a new strategy to combat citrus greening disease, scientists have engineered citrus trees to act as both bait and executioner for the insects that spread the disease. Using virus-induced gene ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports citrus production in Florida is up more than 11% for the 2023-2024 growing season, compared to 2022-2023 Citrus growers say it shows a rebound following ...

LAKE WALES, Fla. — After years of hardships, Florida citrus growers could soon receive the relief they’ve been waiting for. A state Senate committee recently proposed $200 million for the ...

The USDA citrus forecast estimates Florida orange production for the 2022-2023 growing season will total 18 million boxes, which would be 56% less than the previous season.

He says the state has already propagated 18,000 Donaldson trees and is distributing them to growers statewide to speed up the comeback. “We’re pushing it out to commercial usage,” he said.