The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its fruit ripens.

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Cousins Tanisha Tucker Lohse and Maria Francisco set off from their desert camp around dawn on most ...

Twist recommends planting trees native to North Georgia to support a declining pollinator population. “Redbud trees, dogwood, ...

Seeds lying deep inside a sleepy hillside orchard could play a crucial role in the regeneration of the embattled American chestnut tree. Early Friday morning, a team of volunteers dropped about ...

In 2023, it was determined that Bradford pear trees showed qualities of invasive species, and the decision was made to make it illegal to purchase, grow, or plant these trees.

Have you ever sat beneath the branches of a stately weeping willow in full bloom in late winter? Or have you ever taken in ...

Redbud: $4 per pound in pods Pods must be brown with an average of three seeds per pod that are light brown and filled, not black. Green seeds will not be accepted. Paw Paw: $1.50 ...

Red mangrove trees could become more pervasive in Texas, based on a recent discovery of its torpedo-shaped seeds on the state's shores. The appearance of the seeds, which measure around eight inches ...

Each of the 2-4 inch long pods contain 4-12 flat, elliptical brown to black kidney-shaped seeds. There are many cultivars available, just double check cold hardiness.

Callery pear was once one of the most popular street and landscape trees in Ohio due to its early spring flowers, fall color and rounded crown. While the tree was initially thought to be unable to ...

Callery pear trees, though once popular, are now illegal to plant, grow or sell in Ohio due to their invasive nature. The trees spread easily as birds eat their fruit and disperse the seeds widely.

Seed pods, cones, flowers, and fruit are major markers that help in keying out and identifying specific species of tree. Not as dependable as a leaf, a fruit or seed pod might only be found at ...