But again, leaves, bark, compost as mulch under fruit trees are good.

Jun 27, Applying Citrus Tree Mulch. Spread mulch evenly at a depth no deeper than three inches. It is a good idea to mulch out to the drip edge of the citrus tree, where the furthest branches fall. Do not stack mulch up against the citrus tree base and trunk. This can cause root rot, encourage pests, and instigate certain citrus tree shrubpruning.barted Reading Time: 2 mins. Sep 21, Within the citrus tree orchard, scatter mulch to a depth of 2 to 4 inches.

Unless your native soil is already quite acidic (pH below ), using an organic mulch that decays and lowers pH can diminish nutrient deficiencies that cause chlorosis, or yellowing of leaves.

Pull Back Mulch for Frost. Feb 09, Mulch may reduce critical oxygen exchange to feeder roots, and cause stress to a tree; in a few rare instances while consulting as an arborist, GardenZeus expert Darren Butler has seen mature trees apparently killed by overly enthusiastic mulching. For established citrus trees that might not have been previously mulched, start with a shallow layer of about 1/2 inch coarse mulch well away from the trunk and main roots, and allow a period of weeks to months for the tree.

Oct 14, Proper lemon tree mulching will help to retain moisture, prevent weeds, reduce weeding and hoeing, and help citrus trees become healthy and productive.

When mulching lemon trees, the mulch must not be allowed to touch the trunk of the tree. toinch-wide rings free of mulch must be kept around the trunk of the tree to prevent fungi from wet mulch coming in contact with the shrubpruning.barted Reading Time: 6 mins.

Dec 14, Acidifying Mulches The best soil pH for growing lemon trees and other citrus isaccording to University of California Riverside Research Facility. If your soil has a higher pH, use mulches.

Spreading the Mulch A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch spread around the base of each citrus tree is enough to hold in moisture, regulate the soil temperature and prevent weed germination and growth. Citrus trees have very shallow roots and love a good organic mulch; sugar cane and pea straw are perfect. Cover the soil generously and water down. Cover the soil generously and water down. Urine is high in nitrogen and the trees love it.