Plum trees are hardy in US hardiness zones 6 and above and come in dessert, culinary, or dual-purpose varieties. Once established a couple of years after planting plum trees, they can produce bumper ...

Plum 'Victoria' is another popular variety you've probably heard of before, but according to Mark, the dwarf version of this tree is perfect for small gardens. 'Varieties like 'Victoria' or ...

Plum 'Victoria' is another popular variety you've probably heard of before, but according to Mark, the dwarf version of this tree is perfect for small gardens. 'Varieties like 'Victoria' or 'Greengage ...

Who doesn't love the sweet aroma and decadent fruit of a juicy, ripe mango? Now that your mouth is watering, imagine being able to pluck this king of fruits from a tree you've nurtured and grown ...

Even if you live in Florida or California, growing a mango tree has been out of the reach of many enthusiastic gardeners because these trees are huge – with some varieties reaching a massive height of ...

Apple, pears and plums are the lowest maintenance fruit trees once established. Besides annual pruning, they're easy to care for and most types are reliable croppers. Plus, a number of ...

Down a dirt trail walled in on both sides by thick, scratchy brambles, a large, dilapidated old tree looms out of the underbrush. “I believe that’s an Asian pear,” Kether Scharff-Gray says. Deeper in ...

Photo courtesy Getty Images. Plants and trees can add color and shade to your property – but did you know that there are certain types that are believed to bring luck, fortune and prosperity?

According to feng shui principles, certain varieties, known as “luck” plants, are believed to attract good energy into a space. Outdoor trees can serve as a protective barrier against negative ...

such as the pluot with its plum and apricot parents — come from Zaiger Genetics of Modesto. Leith Gardner, a second-generation breeder, led the tour group through her fruit and nut cultivars. They ...