That scar is an artifact of a process called grafting, or fusing two separate pieces of wood into a new tree. From citrus to ...

The common lime tree is a variety that is grafted onto the heartier rootstock of the bitter orange (Citrus aurantium). This ...

These resilient trees will often recover. If the new growth only occurs from the base of the trunk below the graft union, that is the rootstock sprouting. The rootstock is not the citrus you want ...

Do you have a green thumb? Maybe you’re interested in growing something that will blossom in your yard. The spring gardening ...

Finger limes are small, elongated fruits native to Australia. These unique, juice-filled pods offer a tangy flavor and are increasingly popular in gourmet cooking.

Research shows that the Tahiti lime adapts well to Brazil's semi-arid local climatic conditions, producing high-quality fruit ...

Once citrus finds a spot that it likes, then it thrives. Oranges and mandarins sometimes need a favourable microclimate to ...

Do you have a green thumb? Maybe you’re interested in growing something that will blossom in your yard. The spring gardening season is a […] ...

In virtually all areas, citrus trees sustained cold damage. In this grafted camellia, the darker rootstock is easily distinguished from second camellia variety in gray at the top of the plant.