Trim dead, damaged, or crowded branches to boost fruit quality and keep trees tidy. Thinning the canopy and reducing height improves sun exposure, airflow, and ease of care. Regular pruning supports ...

My three lemon trees have borne a ton of fruit but really look raggedy. They are in desperate need of pruning, but I don’t know how. Any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated. — Terry ...

Citrus trees are reputed to need little or no pruning. True, they generally don’t need much pruning but an annual shaping and trim makes harvest easier and helps keeps citrus in good health for years.

Knowing when to prune a lemon tree is important as getting the timing right will boost its health and give you more delicious fruit to enjoy. The popular citrus trees are commonly pruned from late ...

Q: Should I be pruning my lemon and grapefruit bushes now? A: Of course, the most important thing right now is protection from low temperatures, which I have talked about repeatedly. As I have said ...

Right now is the time to prune grapes. Prune citrus now if there has been damage from cold weather. If your citrus is young, prune it to tree form, removing side shoots to about the height of your ...

If you have a small yard, you may have discounted the idea of growing fruit trees. This compact, sun-loving citrus with ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...