Also known as acerola, wild crepemyrtle, west Indian cherry, and Bajan cherry tree, these fruit trees are native to the Caribbean islands but have naturalized in south Texas, Florida, and beyond.

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In the centuries since their introduction, breadfruit trees were abundant across Jamaica, and the fruit has been a staple of the country's cuisine.

The most dangerous tree on the planet can be found in Mexico, the Caribbean and Southern Florida. One touch from the tree's sap causes blisters, and a single bite of its fruit can be fatal.

Breadfruit might not be pretty, but it can be made into almost anything Breadfruit trees, which are a staple in Caribbean diets, have densely clustered dark green leaves the size of serving platters.

Blossom and fruit drop and fruit splitting are fairly common problems for fruit trees. While losing blossoms and small fruit ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and ...

The range of where these trees can grow is steadily expanding as temperatures rise worldwide, and owing to their wide-spreading root system, breadfruit trees are virtually indestructible.

Tamarind. Just say the word tamarind and the wellsprings of my mouth start to pucker up. Memories of picking the sweet but extremely tart fruit off a low-hanging branch of a tree, as a small child ...

Blossom and fruit drop and fruit splitting are fairly common problems for fruit trees. While losing blossoms and small fruit from your fruit trees can be disturbing it is usually a natural process.