But there's one tree that's not worth the risk — even touching ... Don't touch the bark, don't pick up any leaves, and definitely don't eat the fruit. All of these parts of manchineel are ...

The Japanese Garden achieves something remarkable—it transports you thousands of miles away while somehow also feeling ...

Being struck by lightning is something humans generally try to avoid. But for at least one tropical tree species, this ...

Apple trees aren’t easy to grow because they need consistent care, including precisely timed spraying and pruning, to ...

Want fresh, delicious fruit? Plant these fast-growing fruit trees that grow well in Southern climates. Experts share what to ...

Getting zapped with millions of volts of electricity may not sound like a healthy activity, but for some trees, it is. A new study reports that some tropical tree species are not only able to tolerate ...

Depending on the size and variety of the pear tree, expect it to bear fruit between three to seven years of age. “You can ...

Cherry blossom season has arrived in Washington, D.C., where pink and white flowers dot thousands of trees around the city as this year's peak bloom approaches. To celebrate the iconic springtime ...

Soursop, a tropical fruit known for its health benefits, is abundant in nutrients and antioxidants. Despite claims of its anti-cancer properties, scientific evidence is limited and mainly based on ...

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