Protecting Citrus from Cold

North Florida winters will occasionally bring a frost, and that can damage or even kill citrus trees. With a little effort, such as covering the plant or wrapping its trunk, you can create a barrier against freezing temperature and your citrus tree.

UF/IFAS Sites

• The Big Chill: Cold Protection of Ornamental Plants
• FAWN: Cold Protection

UF/IFAS Publications

• Citrus Problems in the Home Landscape
• Cold Protection of Citrus (PDF)
• Cold Protection Methods
• Cold-Hardy Citrus for North Florida
• Microsprinkler Irrigation for Cold Protection of Florida Citrus
• Your Florida Dooryard Citrus Guide

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Citrus Greening
• Citrus Pest Control
• Citrus Rust Mites
• Containerized Citrus
• Fertilizing Your Citrus Tree
• Lemons and Limes
• Oranges

Other Sites

• Protecting Citrus Trees from Freeze Damage--LSU AgCenter