Apr. 24—BALLARDSVILLE — When Teresa Nichols was in the 10th grade at Mooreville High School in 1978, the Beta Club was selling citrus trees as a fundraiser. She bought one and gave it to her father, ...

Kumquats are adorable citrus trees with evergreen leaves, fragrant flowers, and tiny, tangy fruits reminiscent of mini oranges. They are suited to hardiness zones of 9-11, but like many citruses, they ...

Cold and snowy winters agree with me just fine. Still, as a northern gardener, my mouth waters and my hands itch to be able to pluck ripe citrus from a home-grown tree in winter. It can be done; just ...

Open a cooking magazine this time of year, and you're likely to see attractive spreads featuring the usual citrus suspects: oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes.But, look close at the fruit trees in ...

Q. I received a kumquat tree as a gift. How should I care for it? — Alex, Marlboro A. Kumquat is a wonderful small citrus tree that is hardy in Zones 8-10, so it is an indoor plant in winter in our ...

Though kumquats have a beautiful orange and yellow color, they’re so small you might not expect that the fruit packs an extremely flavorful punch. If you’ve never tried the tree-growing fruit before, ...

DADE CITY, Fla. — Farmers across the Tampa Bay area will be keeping an extra close eye on the temperatures and their crops Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as freezing temperatures put some at ...

The scent of citrus emanating from Boni Liscano’s backyard in Atwater Village comes from a 20-foot-high calamondin tree (Citrofortunella microcarpa), sometimes called kalamansi or calamansi. The tree ...

At first glance, kumquats might look like mini oranges—but the citrus fruit is so much more. They boast a delightfully unique sweet-tart flavor and, thanks to their edible peel, kumquats are easy to ...

Citrus trees are welcome visual additions to any garden, but especially so in Mediterranean gardens. These evergreen trees will provide yearlong green, glossy foliage and brightly colored seasonal ...