Shortly after Christmas, during intervals of mild weather, the Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) perfumes the air with a sweet scent of almond. This small deciduous tree explodes with color in ...

As landscapes age, as storms come through and as new properties are developed, it sometimes becomes necessary to replace existing plants or to find a species that fits some particular needs. One tree ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Indeed they do, and they are rather tasty, too, but the native species is rarely found in the grocery or supermarket. The persimmon family includes at least seven species that ...

We give Japanese persimmon trees at least five years to settle in before we expect production. (DAVID GRUNFELD / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE) QUESTION: I have a persimmon tree that I have had at least six ...