This tree is valued for its delicious fruit. Reviewed by Kathleen Miller The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) has a commanding presence. Its arching, gray-green, waxy fronds can reach more than 10 feet ...

Be sure to plant only one pit per container, and choose a pot that's deep and narrow. “This forces the roots to grow downward and results in a long taproot,” Sons advises. “Then, make sure the soil is ...

If you live in a tropical or subtropical climate and want a stately, ornamental tree that gives large harvests of sweet fruits, then a date palm tree might be for you. This guide looks at how to grow ...

By Mohammed Atti and Imad Creidi BASRA, Iraq, Jan 30 (Reuters) - In greenhouses and sterile laboratories west of Basra, Iraqi ...

A man climbs a towering date palm tree, his feet nimbly navigating the trunk, also known as a stem, like a ladder until he reaches the canopy. Amid the palm leaves, he pulls a long, curved blade to ...

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) has long been a vital agricultural resource in arid regions, sustaining both cultural practices and economies. Recent investigations into its genetic diversity are ...

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is a cornerstone of arid region agriculture, with a cultivation history spanning thousands of years across North Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Its genetic ...