Type your question here!

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Which Citrus Should I Grow in My Desert Climate?

Citrus is meant for subtropical and tropical climates. Learn which how to select, grow and maintain this type of fruit in our desert.

Citrus grown in the Las Vegas valley

Growing citrus in any climate other than where it grows naturally can be a challenge. There are temperature issues, rainfall, soil compatibility issues. All of these must be addressed if we want successful fruit production and a healthy tree. Join me in this episode of Desert Horticulture where we look at successful citrus production in the desert and what it takes.

Support the show

Long-Lasting Effects of Freezing Temperatures

Join me on this episode of Desert Horticulture. I discuss the long-lasting effects that spring freezing temperatures can have on plants.

Winter cold damage and bronzing of the leaves



Freeze effects during the spring last months after it occurs. If you don’t pay attention to what’s happening, you’ll miss it and then you start scratching your head, “What’s going on?” We can see these effects in the short-term on landscape trees and shrubs as well is fruit production into the fall. It’s confusing if you don’t understand the different effects that freezing temperatures can have on different plants. Join me on this podcast in Desert Horticulture and find out the reasons why your fruit trees and landscape plants might not produce the fruit that was promised.

Support the show