A mature citrus tree typically needs between 40 and 50 inches of water a year, said David Laughlin, a research associate at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center.

One significant detail that has not been lost to history is that Southeast Texas gardeners love to grow citrus trees. They cultivate orange, grapefruit, pomelo, yuzu, citron, tangelo, lime, lemon ...

A mature citrus tree typically needs between 40 and 50 inches of water a year, said David Laughlin, a research associate at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center.

Many tropicals, succulents and citrus trees can withstand a quick dip into freezing temperatures, but not a deep freeze.

Grapefruit trees at Lone Star Citrus Growers groves in Mission on Dec. 16. A pair of natural disasters — including Winter Storm Uri in 2021 — and a lack of water has put the million-dollar ...

Texas’ citrus industry — once an agricultural powerhouse — is on the brink of disaster Grapefruit trees at Lone Star Citrus Growers groves in Mission on Dec. 16.

For 20 years, the industry averaged 15 million cartons of citrus, according to a trade group leader. Last year's harvest was about 7 million cartons.

Texas’ citrus industry — once an agricultural powerhouse — is on the brink of disaster A hurricane and winter freeze devastated the South Texas industry. A lack of water is preventing a full ...