Plant citrus trees in late winter or early spring for optimal growth. If you live in zone 8b or above, you’re lucky enough to be able to grow this short-statured citrus tree outdoors year-round! You may need toprotect the trees from irregular cold snaps, but they can live for multipl...
To help identify the different types of persimmons and to know if they’re ripe, I made the quick video below. You can see how you might want to eat the Fuyus and Hachiyas differently. While many supermarkets carry the Asian varieties of these fruits, the persimmon has important roots in...
If the orange plant has any dead or damaged roots, cut them off of the tree. You can also straighten roots that seem to curl around themselves to help them grow better once planted in the ground. Plant the tree so it sits at the same level as it did in the nursery container. After ...
Dwarf fruit trees -- peach included -- are bred to make it possible to grow fruit trees in small spaces. It increases fruit size and yields by limiting the demands on the tree's nutritional resources. Dwarf peach trees are pruned while the plant is dormant -- without leaves. That is usu...
should be mulched with a wood mulch in the fall and spring, with the mulch not touching the trunk of the tree. It does not like wind and cannot tolerate freezing, so it can only be grown in moderate climates. The best time to plant an avocado tree is anytime between March and June....
Growing Chinese fruit trees give a home gardener exercise, enjoyment and exotic fruit. Plant the Chinese fruit trees in an area exposed to full sunlight. They will grow well in partial shade, but the fruit quality and quantity decreases. When choosing yo