Joshua trees rely on a single moth species to reproduce.

Before you head out to the nursery to purchase a tree for your landscape, there are some important things to consider.

Parsley hawthorn trees grow to about 15 to 20 feet tall. Clusters of white flowers appear in March or April and are soon followed by the foliage, which looks like flat Italian parsley, hence the ...

If you want to attract pretty hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden, growing shrubs and trees with beautiful flowers that are also highly scented will certainly do the trick. It's even better if ...

In cooler regions with low humidity, one native tree offers stunning blooms with edible fruit beloved by wildlife. Here's how ...

Crape myrtle The "lilac of the South" gets its name from its crinkly, crepelike flowers and from foliage that resembles the true myrtle. Although native to China and Japan, crapes carry on here as if ...

As I gazed upon my bleak winter garden, I decided to look into which winter-flowering trees and shrubs I might plant for a four-season garden. The only bright spots I see are provided by two ...

Flowering trees make for a stunning centerpiece in any yard. They not only signify the arrival of different seasons with colorful, vibrant blooms, but they also lend sweet aromas and a sense of whimsy ...

Flowering trees can become a floral focal point for your front yard or a natural way to add stunning color to the back. If you live in a warm climate and want to update your landscaping with gorgeous ...

Over the past several weeks I have been enjoying going out into my yard and see­ing the various trees not only offering welcoming shade, but also beautiful flowers, which began blooming in the early ...

OK, before you start reading, go get a pen so you can write some names down. For too long, we’ve been frittering away our best season of flower trees bemoaning the loss of dogwoods to disease, waiting ...

COURTESY JENSEN UYEDA Rapoza mangoes filled a Waimanalo tree in December, after flowering was forced during summer’s dry conditions. The tree was pruned to stay small, making the fruit easy to pick.