White capote has the potential to reach 50 feet in height and tolerate wetter soil than most fruit trees and will yield a ...

P ersimmon is an orange, tomato-shaped fruit that has a sweet taste similar to a cantaloupe. Often growing on smaller trees, some persimmon varieties are ideal for yards with limited space. However, ...

Persimmons are one of the best fruit trees that can be planted in North Central Florida. Not only do the trees grow well in this climate, they also produce uniquely delicious fruit.

However you describe it, the result is a tree or shrub that grows short and flat rather than tall and round, can cover that unsightly wall in a very compact manner—and still yield a hefty harvest.

Fruit is mild and sweet with deep orange skin color. Japanese persimmon varieties that are astringent (sour before fully ripe) are Tanenashi and Euerka. The non-astringent varieties include Fuyu ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. We purchased a Louisiana sweet orange tree recently and planted it ...

The tree responsible for the green brain blobs is the Osage orange tree. It has also been called hedge apple, or bow dark. Each of these names can be understood better once you learn about how the ...

Nalani Vaughn, aka Fruitmommy, who specializes in orchard care with an organic approach, explains the signs of health and distress in an orange tree in Del Mar. Fruitmommy Organic Solutions worked ...

Harvesting oranges and other citrus fruit at the proper time is relatively easy. For most citrus, simply wait and harvest the fruit when they have developed their full color.