INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The planting of 250,000 grapefruit trees with a $25 million investment in St. Lucie and Indian River counties is planned to begin in March. The 1,500-acre venture ...

All eyes are on Fort Pierce for a landmark experiment that could determine the future of Indian River citrus. Just west of Interstate 95 and south of Orange Avenue in northern St. Lucie County ...

Up to 4 feet tall, the plants — which need support as they grow — produce vast numbers of 1½ to 2½-inch green fruit that ripen to yellow, though most are harvested when green to make salsa.

Scientists have been developing more disease-resistant trees. “We have over 30 growers in a replanting program with 10-acre grove each,” said Doug Bournique with the Indian River Citrus League.

Citrus greening is a disease with no known cure that has infected nearly every citrus grove. It first cropped up 20 years ago ...

Pongamia trees grow in a former citrus grove, Thursday, June 6, 2024, in St. Lucie County, Fla.

CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) -- A California foundation has donated dozens of fruit trees to two southern Utah bands of the Paiute tribe. Volunteers from the San Diego-based Fruit Tree Planting ...

The tree is hardy, grows relatively quickly, and provides ample shade. The fruit is not only delicious but also packed with health benefits.

Q: I have three mature citrus trees planted between an alley wall and grass lawn — about 12 feet in between the wall and grass. The tree canopies extend over the grass and wall.