How poorly did Hernando de Soto and his fellow conquistadores think of Florida upon arrival? Well, simply put, Florida’s dreadful flora and fauna made founding states like Massachusetts and Virginia ...

If you’re looking for low-maintenance fruit trees that are also native to Pennsylvania, look no further than Diospyros virginiana, the American persimmon. While this underappreciated fruit tree ...

If you're interested in growing fruit trees in your garden, consider choosing native varieties. Native fruit trees require less maintenance than non-native ones because they are well-adapted to the ...

Plant a North American persimmon for a bit of shade and fruit you and the birds will enjoy. The American persimmon is native to eastern United States but adaptable to climates across North America.

"The (American) persimmon tree has received more criticism, both adverse and favorable, than almost any known species," stated a U. S. Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin of 1915. The bad ...

TreeFest is proud to celebrate its 27th year of giving away bare-root seedlings to Wilmington residents as part of an ongoing effort to replenish our tree canopy. This year, I was delighted to see the ...

If you’re in the market for new trees, consider planting natives. They are generally lower maintenance than exotic species, require less water, fertilizers and pesticides, and often cost less, too.

Fluffy giant pandas and ferocious Sumatran tigers get more attention, but beloved backyard trees face extinction threats, too. A new first-of-its-kind report on the conservation status of all 881 ...