A question for Dan Gill: I just planted a 3-foot Meyer lemon tree. How do I keep it from growing thorns? Any other tips would be appreciated. -- Pam Barron Answer: All of the citrus trees we grow ...

A: Thorns on citrus trees develop at the nodes, often sprouting on new grafts and fruiting wood. Some citrus trees with thorns outgrow them as the tree matures.

Most people don't have room for trees in their home, but smaller varieties — like the Meyer lemon, which is winter hardy in ...

Treasured citrus trees span generations, family FaceTime, group texts. ... Maybe when the world seems spinning out of control, we hold on tight to our citrus trees, thorns and all.

Orange trees, once mature, are quite drought tolerant and, even in the hottest weather, I do not soak mine more than twice a month. Although semi-dwarf orange and other citrus trees are highly ...

Orange trees, once mature, are quite drought tolerant and, even in the hottest weather, I do not soak mine more than twice a month. Although semi-dwarf orange and other citrus trees are highly ...

Citrus trees were a garden of sorts. But “Octopus’s Garden” is also, of course, a Beatles reference. ... getting pricked by thorns — for poor wages. If they tried to organize, ...

In January, I recognize the blessing of living in Southern California each time I step into my backyard and see a navel orange tree laden with fruit. As winter sets in, imbibing a daily dose of ...

Orange trees, once mature, are quite drought tolerant and, even in the hottest weather, I do not soak mine more than twice a month. Although semi-dwarf orange and other citrus trees are highly ...

In January, I recognize the blessing of living in Southern California each time I step into my backyard and see a navel orange tree laden with fruit. As winter sets in, imbibing a daily dose of ...

In January, I recognize the blessing of living in Southern California each time I step into my backyard and see a navel orange tree laden with fruit. As winter sets in, imbibing a daily dose of ...