That scar is an artifact of a process called grafting, or fusing two separate pieces of wood into a new tree. From citrus to ...

So, why am I telling you about grafting now? Citrus trees are grafted, and that plays a role in how we deal with cold-damaged trees. Citrus trees in southeast Louisiana were subjected to ...

Most citrus trees that come from the nursery are grafted. That means that they are made by splicing two different trees together: a rootstock and a scion (the portion of the tree that bears fruit).

Apple trees aren’t easy to grow because they need consistent care, including precisely timed spraying and pruning, to ...

The widespread multiple-night hard freeze that occurred in North Florida near the end of December 2022 resulted in numerous citrus trees becoming severely damaged. The above-ground portion of many ...

CTV is a viral disease that affects citrus trees, causing decline, reduced fruit yield, and potential tree death, especially in those grafted onto sour orange rootstock. Symptoms include yellowing ...

That scar is an artifact of a process called grafting, or fusing two separate pieces of wood into a new tree. From citrus to peaches, almost all fruit trees are grafted, and so are pecans.