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Citrus trees after the 2021 freeze #744826
Asked April 17, 2021, 6:15 PM EDT
I had 3 large orange trees (satsuma, orange and one tangerine or small orange) and 2 Meyer lemons which were high producers the last few years. They are somewhat protected between 2 homes and are planted in the ground. The leaves turned brown but stayed on the trees. There are places where bark is visibly damaged and peeling off. Is there any hope? When should I call it done and remove the trees? Thanks.
Travis County Texas
Expert Response
Hi Mary,
I feel your pain. I think the freezing rain followed by the very cold temperatures did considerable damage including damage to branches and trunk. I am seeing lots of atypical growth on trees trunks this year.
I keep hoping my satsuma will wake up and start showing some signs of life but it is not looking good. Give them just a little more time but if you have opportunity to get replacement trees, you might want to go ahead and get them as I think they will be in short supply.
Bob Kunkel
Travis County Mastergardener
