Per Illinois University Extension, sour, inedible crab apples are the only kind of apples that are native to U.S. soil; the ...

While some varieties may be self-fertile, many fruit trees require a second variety blooming simultaneously for cross-pollination, so you’ll need space for not one, but two plants.

A new family tree of the plant genus Solanum, created by Penn State biologists, helps explain the striking diversity of their fruit color and size. This genus includes tomatoes, potatoes ...

A fruit tree that remains alive for this long can almost feel like it's part of the family — but it will only stay productive into old age if it stays in good health. Once your tree is planted ...

Carambola, also known as star fruit, is a uniquely tasting fruit found in tropical climates across the world. Here's what to ...

Mickey and Vicky Popat launched PlantOGram, an American-made fruit tree gifting company, in 2007 after developing a "love" for gardening in their backyard.

By JESSICA DAMIANO If you’d love to grow fruit trees but think you don’t have the space, think again. You don’t need an ...

Joellen Dimond discusses spring-blooming shrubs, and Mr. D. talks root stock for fruit trees. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, Director of Landscape for the University of ...

The Ela family has been tending to fruit orchards in Colorado for 115 years, growing peaches as well as apples, cherries, pears and plums, all of which you can find at Denver area farmers' markets.

Pilot Mountain Pears, outside Edneyville, saw moderate damage in Helene but is now welcoming back loyal customers.