FRUIT DROP

It is a common and not an infrequent occurrence in citrus trees, generally, there is little reason for concern.
The tree will hold what it’s fit and able to.

Growing CitrusThe Citrusmen29 October 2021Fruit drop, fruit not holding, flower fall

The WHY WHAT and WHO of Rootstocks

All of our citrus trees are grown on a rootstock, for several crucial and important reasons. . If you buy a citrus tree that is not grafted you’re at risk, well, your tree is.

Growing Citrus, Rootstock.The Citrusmen9 July 2021cox, Trifoliata, Swingle, Flying Dragon, Troyer

When to remove the stake?

Our strong suggestion is that once you’ve planted the tree, either in the ground or in a pot.

Growing CitrusThe Citrusmen6 April 2021stake, planting citrus, staking a citrus

How to train a Single Stem Citrus.

What’s the difference between a single stem and a branched head citrus? Let us show you how to train your single stem to become a strong branched citrus tree.

Growing CitrusThe Citrusmen28 August 2020single stem, BRANCHED HEAD.

We spill the blood on oranges

Blood oranges require a very Mediterranean style climate to perform at their best.
A hot cracking summer, with irrigation to the tree, and a freeze your toes winter.

Orange, Growing CitrusThe Citrusmen5 June 2020Blood oranges, cold climate

Underplanting Citrus trees with colourful annuals

We’ve got this natty little solution that will give you some colour and keep your tree happy and not in competition with extra roots and the needs of top plantings.