Citrus Division
The City of Redlands owns 16 citrus groves throughout the City totaling 184 acres. They include Valencia Oranges, Naval Oranges, Ruby Star Grapefruit, and Rio Grapefruit.
The City’s citrus operation operates as an enterprise fund. The revenue received from the harvesting of the crops is used to continue the care of maintenance of the groves.
Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine lifted
Thanks to the cooperation of residents, local agricultural officials and federal partners, the Oriental fruit fly quarantine in Redlands and the surr...
Huanglongbing (HLB) Citrus Quarantine
Asian Citrus Pysllid
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has established a citrus quarantine area that includes all of San Bernardino County. ...
Citrus Heritage
It was in the spring of 1882 that Mr. E.J. Waite, a native of Wisconsin, planted the first orange grove in Redlands proper on two and a half acres on...
