Want to grow citrus trees? Make sure to plant when the time is right
Satsuma trees planted in the ground. LSU AgCenter file photo by Olivia McClure
Citrus trees in containers. LSU AgCenter file photo by Johnny Morgan
Citrus trees such as this kumquat can be grown in large containers. LSU AgCenter file photo by Mary Helen Ferguson
Citrus trees are abundant at retail garden centers during fall and early winter. They make beautiful holiday gifts, and they are one of the most popular types of fruit to grow in Louisiana home gardens. However, our occasional — but exceptionally cold — arctic air blasts can make success with these tropical and subtropical trees a bit tricky.
Because citrus trees are sensitive to the cold, special …
