With their large, lush leaves, banana trees bring a tropical vibe to any backyard. But, if you want to enjoy their dramatic ...

Insect pests and diseases are usually not a problem. The root system is not aggressive so the tree may be planted near the ...

Large, green, drape-like leaves on tall trunks make banana plants an important part of tropical New Orleans landscapes. Last winter was unusually mild, even by New Orleans standards, and many ...

And that brings us to today’s subject — the tropical banana. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Greenspace: How do plants know the seasons are changing? It's all about ...

It is a banana relative that doesn't bear tasty ... The photo is from tropical plant specialists Logee's Tropical Plants (Logees.com), which sells the plant. Common names are like nicknames ...

Like most banana trees, the Hardy Banana Plant will live for about six years. Only, of course, if you take good care of it. What screams ‘tropical’ more than a palm tree? Nothing. The Needle ...

A professor, it said, had an idea to use a certain tropical fruit to help fight ... was suggesting planting waves of emerald-green banana plants on Southern California's parched hills in an ...

Pawpaws are the largest edible fruit tree native to North America ... similar to that of a banana. Pawpaws are a tropical fruit found in North America, typically found in the eastern half ...