If you live in a tropical or subtropical climate and want a stately, ornamental tree that gives large harvests of sweet fruits, then a date palm tree might be for you. This guide looks at how to grow ...

Scientists have shown for the first time the widespread harm caused in Peru by cutting down the palm tree Mauritia flexuosa in order to harvest its fruit. The scientists examined where and why the ...

Just thinking of palm trees conjures up the sweet thoughts of sipping a tropical beverage out of a coconut. The air is warm and salty from the sea breeze, and you've not a care in the world. That's ...

Palm trees are often associated with Hollywood Boulevard and tropical resorts, but their relatives in the palm family Arecaceae can come in many different shapes and sizes. And one shuns the limelight ...

If you’re fortunate enough to live in a tropical (or almost tropical!) climate, there are many different palm trees you can grow in your garden. They can lend an exotic look to your garden, making you ...

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Using this discovery, fruit specially bred or gene-edited to not drop from trees, bushes and vines could save manufacturers a mint, as scientists claim spoilage and wastage could be significantly ...

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