Grow Citrus Fruit in Your Yard!
Citrus fruit trees are able to grow here in Tucson. A tree can produce much fruit for you, your family, and friends.
Types of citrus trees that grow here are: tangelos, grapefruit, lemons, limes, kumquats, navel oranges, sweet oranges, Valencia oranges, and mandarins/tangerines.
Use these guidelines to decide which tree is best for you:
>does the fruit meet your needs regarding flavor, ease of peeling, number of seeds, acidity, and color?
> does the fruit ripen at a convenient time?
> does the tree have adequate cold hardiness?
>is the tree clearly identified and labeled as to variety and rootstock?
