Just a handful of states in the US can claim climates that are suitable for growing citrus trees and Texas is one of them. They are best planted in the late spring after the weather has warmed up and there is no danger of frost. They will provide wonderful fruit and make a beautiful and fragrant when blooming, to your landscape.
Citrus trees need plenty of rich, well-drained soil and ample sunlight as well as 40 to50 inches of rain to get an excellent harvest. With Central Texas averaging slightly under that amount annually, it will need supplemental watering for the life of the tree. Avoid the trees sitting in saturated water as that will cause it to quickly die. The unpredictable winter weather in this area does sometimes create challenges since it can affect the maturity time of the fruit and damage or kill some trees when temperatures fall below 28 degree so insure the tree is protected during cold weather. Citrus trees flower and produce fruit on both new and previous year’s growth so wait to prune until after they have bloomed in the spring.
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