Removing crossing branches, or those likely to cross shortly, also preserves the tree’s health. Crossing branches will rub against each other and cause wounds, that become entry points for diseases.

Identify the graft union on the orange tree. The graft union is a diagonal scar approximately 6 to 12 inches above the ground, depending on the age and size of the tree.

This year, it made an abundance of oranges on branches in the top of the tree. The fruit on these top branches are yellow, bitter, thick skinned and are packed with seeds.

Nalani Vaughn, owner of Fruitmommy Organic Solutions, watched as her crew of experienced pruners removed deadwood and branches from the grove of 15 mature navel and Valencia orange trees ...

Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) is identifiable by its simple, glossy, ovate leaves, typically 2-5 inches long, which turn yellow in fall. The tree produces large, round, bumpy fruits, known as ...