Banana trees are a common feature in New Orleans area landscapes. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their enormous leaves waving in the summer breezes. SUSAN POAG / THE ...

Banana trees are a common feature in New Orleans-area landscapes. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their enormous leaves waving in the summer breezes. In addition to ...

Have you ever dreamed about living in a tropical paradise and having an orchard full of luscious fruits you can enjoy? Alas, ...

With ideal growing conditions, you can cultivate a delicious banana tree of your own. Growing a banana tree is an exciting venture that offers both visual charm and delicious fruit. While most banana ...

Potassium is a common need for plants, and if you enjoy eating bananas, you already have a great source of this nutrient that ...

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What is a good fertilizer for my banana tree? My tree is three years old, but has never produced fruit. Why is this and what can I do to help it produce bananas? There is a fertilizer specifically ...

Question. Our banana developed a flowering shoot that is now forming fruits on a tall plant. How long before they ripen? Answer. Nice! Your crop made it through the winter to flower during the warm ...

NEWS Meet the tropical fruit called the 'Michigan banana' What is a pawpaw? Pawpaws are the largest edible fruit tree native to North America, typically found in the eastern half of the United States, ...

Q: I have 4-year-old banana trees that don't bare fruit. Do you know why? I took pups from a friend's plant because the bananas were so great for baking. — M.R., Houston A: Experts say bananas can ...

DETROIT — It's called the 'Michigan banana' and tastes like a cross between a banana and a mango. While the Mitten is a powerhouse for things like apples and cherries, it's also home to a lesser-known ...