The real joy of growing these types of cherry trees arrives at harvest, which is usually 6 to 8 weeks after flowering. There are two groups of fruiting cherry trees—sweet cherries and sour cherries.

While some types of trees definitely shouldn't be planted near your home because their roots can damage your foundation, other varieties actually are safe to plant, even relatively close to a ...

Fig trees are another excellent pick for container growing, but unlike citrus, figs fruit best if they’re kept in full sun in summer and then overwintered in a cool spot in winter.

Oak trees have been around for more than 50 million years, with individual trees easily living 1,000 years. One of the oldest oak trees in the U.S. is believed to be at least 2,624 years old.

All the different types of oak trees means there are options for just about any yard and growing condition. “Oaks are so diverse, with nearly 500 species of all shapes and sizes,” says author ...