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Freeze events and citrus

LSU AgCenter

The possibility of freeze damage in winter should always be considered when growing citrus trees. A variety of factors determine how much freeze damage is done to a citrus tree when a freeze does occur.

The best time to plant a citrus tree is in late February or March. This gives trees an entire growing season to establish before their first winter in the ground. This is a real advantage.

Older, well-established citrus trees are more likely to survive freezes than newly-planted trees.

Citrus growers in Louisiana have produced an excellent crop of sweet, delicious fruit this year. The citrus industry in in Louisiana is known for producing some of the finest quality fruit in the nation, and it's readily available from local grocery stores, farmer's markets, and roadside venders.

Dan is an Associate Professor in Consumer Horticulture with the LSU AgCenter. He is the spokesperson for the LSU AgCenter’s "Get It Growing project," an effort encouraging home horticulture throughout Louisiana. Dan is also author of "Month-by-Month Gardening in Louisiana" and co-author of the "Louisiana Gardener’s Guide."