It’s always useful to keep in mind that when we buy a certain variety of fruit tree we are the beneficiaries of clonal ...

If you have an invasive tree in your backyard, it can be difficult to know what to do. For trees that produce fruit, harvesting the crops seems like a reasonable way to deal with them. Most invasive ...

Fresh fruit is a great source of nutrients, fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor. Eating it can lead to better health. However, it can take 7 to 10 years after planting fruit trees to get to a ...

The world of fruit is far more expansive and exciting — not to mention flavorful — than the dozen or so varieties on offer at your local supermarket would suggest. Ever try a translucent white ...

If you've ever assumed a backyard full of fruit trees isn't your gardening style, you're not alone. Maybe you love the idea of growing fresh, juicy citrus. But you've always figured you don't have the ...

That orange or mango tree in your backyard is lonely. Find an exotic companion for it Saturday at the Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale in West Palm Beach. The biannual sale, from 9 a.m. to 2 ...

Johnny Appleseed got it right: the common apple tree (Malus domestica) is not native to North America, but it's also not considered invasive. Other fruit trees, however, are not so benign. Introduced ...

Fruit trees are a source of beauty, enjoyment and nourishment in the home landscape. Their spring blooms and fall leaves brighten the yard. Their lush green canopies provide shady places to picnic and ...

Why this matters: Beaumont spent some $4,000 to plant fruit trees to improve area resident's access to fresh fruits. The city of Beaumont has recently planted fruit trees to help combat the city's ...