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    UF/IFAS Home Citrus

    UF/IFAS Home Citrus

    Tree Care

    Maintenance 

    Maintaining a citrus tree in Florida involves many techniques and strategies to support the tree’s health, fruit production and, ultimately, long life.  The maintenance techniques presented here are adapted from current research conducted by UF/IFAS citrus researchers principally for the commercial citrus industry. Updated recommendations are currently under development based on data from a research collaboration with the UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program. We anticipate completion of these recommendations by the end of 2025.


    How to Apply Dry Soluble Fertilizer (PDF)


    Pesticide applications: Pesticides are a common tool to support the health of both home and commercial plants. There are both organic and synthetic pesticides available to help manage a variety of insect, mite, and pathogen pests that may impact your citrus trees. All pesticides come with a label that must be read to ensure proper use of the product for user safety and optimal outcomes of applications.

    How to Apply Foliar Chemicals (PDF)


    Individual Protective Covers (IPCs): Commercial citrus growers are using IPCs to protect newly planted citrus trees from Asian citrus psyllid, a small insect that infects trees with the bacteria that causes citrus greening. This tool is also available for use to protect young citrus trees in the home landscape.

    IPCs may be purchased at a number of vendors:  Check out vendors here  Where to Buy – Citrus Greening Prevention | The Tree Defender

    How to Install an IPC (PDF)


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    Citrus Research and Education Center
    700 Experiment Station Rd. Lake Alfred, FL 33850
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