T he Carolina cherry tree (Prunus caroliniana), also known as the Carolina cherry laurel, is an evergreen shrub or small tree that hails from the southern United States. With glossy green leaves ...

Q: I found your blog, Xtremehorticulture of the Desert, and am hoping you can tell me if my tree is a bay laurel. I looked at pictures of Carolina cherry trees that look similar. This tree has ...

“Presidents’ Day” is upon us again, and that always makes me think of George Washington. For a botanist, the old legend about young George’s chopping down a cherry tree is rather memorable.

The cherry laurel name refers to its laurel-like leaves and dark red, cherry-like fruit. Q: I’m hoping you can help me identify the issue with our Mexican bird of paradise shrub/tree.