Apple orchards have changed. The large stout trees with thick gnarling branches of a few decades ago are now flimsy bushes ...

“Asian pears are ready to pick and eat as soon as their skin is no longer green and has changed to shades of brown, russet, or gold,” says Ervin. “The fruit will still be firm when picked and will ...

“The most important thing to consumers is texture,” Bowen said. “They might tell you sweetness is what they’re looking for in ...

An abundance of varieties, each with a different texture, taste and colour, is available to plant in even the smallest garden ...

Fall is typically known as harvest season, but you can plant plenty of fruit trees in your backyard during this season.

Apple season is in full swing in Utah — but not every tree can handle the state’s unique climate. Now, a little science is ...

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The Malus coronaria learned to fight frost by blooming two or three weeks later than the trees that produce cultivated varieties of apples like Honeycrisp or Red Delicious. A key to protecting apples ...

What's the difference between a crabapple tree and an apple tree? This might sound like a setup for a joke, but it's a real question you might find yourself asking when that tree in your yard starts ...

Red oak trees were supposed to provide shade and beauty to a barren stretch of the Appleway Trail in Spokane Valley. Instead, 18 of the newly planted trees were snapped in an apparent act of vandalism ...