Have you dreamed of watching fruit blossom in your own backyard? Why not start with a cherry tree? The low-maintenance tree will bring you plenty of fruit to enjoy.

Did your fruit tree not produce much fruit this year? Let’s look into why this might occur. For the home gardener, the No. 1 reason for failure of trees to bear fruit is improper tree vigor ...

Yes, cherry blossom trees can produce fruit, but typically won’t around D.C. or at the Tidal Basin and when they do, these won’t be the kind of cherries you want to put on top of a sundae.

Some fruit trees are notorious for producing a big crop one year and a much smaller crop the next. Here's what to know and ...

Growing delicious cherries doesn't have to be complicated. Explore 16 cherry tree varieties that are easy to plant and maintain, for a harvest of juicy delight.

Fruit trees can add a burst of color and a tasty treat to your backyard. But, be sure to pick the right trees and avoid these ...

I offer the birds a cornucopia of native fruit-bearing trees and shrubs in my small yard: serviceberries, blueberries, spice bush, black gum, and multiple varieties of viburnum and dogwood. But ...

Unfortunately, unsprayed cherry trees in the Northeast have fruit that is close to 100 percent infested with cherry fruit fly maggots. There are a couple of species of these flies, both native.

Are wild cherries edible? Wild cherries are one of the most widespread wild shrubs throughout all of North America, according to botanists. The Prunus genus not only includes all wild and domestic ...

Q: My beautiful Yoshino cherry tree has a gummy or jellylike sap oozing from its trunk. The tree is about 5 years old. I’ve also noticed little sprouts emerging from its exposed roots.

A: The flowers of Cornelian cherry dogwood (Cornus mas) have both male and female parts; the trees can pollinate themselves. But a partner of a different variety is often needed for abundant fruit ...

Those cherry-like orbs on the tree next door? They might be the main ingredient in your next pie or homemade wine.