02/18/2026
Great information about frost damage from one of the best nurseries in central Florida.
Wondering if your tropical fruit trees like avocados, mangoes, and soursop are going to be okay after the freeze? 🥭
The best way to check for life is by scraping a branch with a knife or fingernail to see if there is green tissue underneath. If there is, you’re off to a good start! 💚
Here are the next steps 👇🏼
- Patience. Wait until the first of March to be sure there is no more incoming frost. Then you can prune back your tree and get rid of all the dry brown foliage. Avoid heavily reshaping the tree.
- Fertilize. You’ll want to use Fertilome Root Stimulator for root health and development. Wait a couple of weeks and give it a dose of Lukas 4 in 1 fertilizer which is slow release.
- Regardless of how your plant looks, be sure to water regularly checking the moisture of the soil.
Things to keep in mind 🙏
- Avocado trees typically rebound slower than mango trees. 🥑
- Soursop typically loose all their leaves at the first sign of cold, so they may look worse than they actually are.
- Citrus can handle freezes fairly well. Spray with foliage citrus fertilizer after danger of frost has passed if stressed. 🍊
- Fruit productions may be less this year as your tree recovers and rebuilds its canopy. 🍒
- Some trees, like this mango, may not have survived. While it is heartbreaking, it’s also an opportunity to plant a new variety or plant you wouldn’t have otherwise grown! 💕
The best thing you can do at this time is be patient and give your trees a little time, love, and care. We are all in this together! 💪🏼
