Don’t Let Overpruning Kill Your Citrus 🍊 It breaks my heart every time I see a citrus tree in my neighborhood over-pruned and poorly pruned, only for it to die a season later. Unlike deciduous fruit trees, citrus doesn’t need heavy pruning—in fact, over-pruning leaves bark exposed to the hot sun, which can be a death sentence. Here’s what to do instead: • Remove dead wood if you see any. • Prune suckers growing below the graft and water sprouts shooting straight up. • Leave lower branches to pr

Learn how to properly prune a citrus tree with LSU AgCenter horticulture agent Chris Dunaway! ***Wait about another month to prune trees damaged by the cold. This way, the true damage can be assessed and the trees have the best chance of recovery. Interested in learning more? View the LSU AgCenter Louisiana Home Citrus Guide: http://bit.ly/CitrusGuideLSUAgCenter | LSU AgCenter