If frost is damaging the leaves and young fruit on your citrus tree, winter cover can help reduce exposure to freezing conditions and cold winds. This frost cloth for citrus creates a sheltered layer around the canopy while still allowing you to access the tree through the full-length zipper. Buy your citrus tree frost protection in late autumn, before the first frosts arrive, and use it through the coldest part of the season.
Which plants this suits
This citrus winter cover suits tender citrus trees that can be damaged by frost, especially:
- Lemon, vulnerable leaves and young fruit
- Lime, tender growth can suffer frost damage
- Orange, foliage and young fruit need shelter
- Mandarin, young trees are more frost-sensitive
- Kumquat, tender growth needs cold protection
- Grapefruit, foliage can be damaged by frost
- Calamondin, sensitive leaves and young fruit
Why citrus trees need frost protection
Freezing conditions can damage the cells in tender citrus leaves and young growth. Exposed foliage may become scorched or discoloured after frost, while young fruit can also be damaged. Cold, drying winter wind can add further stress by increasing moisture loss from leaves. Citrus trees grown in exposed gardens, patios, terraces, or orchards may therefore benefit from temporary protection during periods of frost, particularly when the tree is not fully hardy in your local conditions.
Key features
Non-woven polypropylene fabric
The 2.5 oz non-woven polypropylene fabric forms a protective layer around the citrus canopy without creating a rigid enclosure. Its lightweight construction allows the cover to surround branches and foliage while providing shelter from frost and cold conditions. You can use the citrus tree frost protection during the colder part of the growing cycle.
Full-length zipper
The full-length zipper gives you convenient access to the citrus tree without removing the entire cover. You can open the cover when conditions become milder, check the foliage and fruit, or access parts of the canopy as needed. This makes the cover practical for changing winter weather.
Bottom drawstring with cord lock
The bottom drawstring lets you close the cover around the lower part of the canopy. The cord lock helps keep the opening secured against wind, reducing the chance of the cover shifting or lifting in gusty conditions. A secure base also helps maintain the sheltered space around your citrus tree.
Choosing the right size
Because this is a bag pulled down over a canopy, measure the circumference of the citrus canopy at its widest point and the height from where the drawstring will close to the top. Choose a size with room to spare so the cover closes without compressing branches. Extra space also helps retain the insulating air around the tree.
How long it lasts and how to store it
This frost cloth for citrus can be reused across seasons when handled and stored carefully. Comparable heavier non-woven fabric covers typically last around three to five seasons in normal use, though prolonged UV exposure, storing the fabric damp, and dragging it over rough bark can shorten its life. At the end of the cold season, dry the cover fully before folding it loosely. Store it somewhere dry and away from direct sunlight.
Reusable season after season
Reusable season after season
