First of all, a banana plant is actually an herb, not a tree. As for fruit, bananas seldom produce fruit this far north, although a cold hardy variety may produce if conditions are perfect.

They’re all due to Lucier, whom I think of as The Palm Tree Patron of Seattle. He died of a heart attack last Dec. 2 at age 72. We’re a persistent bunch, those who grow tropicals.

This hardy banana plant grows to the size of a small tree, often surprising gardeners when the foliage dies back with the arrival of the first frosts.

Banana Plant. Another pet-friendly plant is the banana tree which adds a dramatic touch to any space, growing up to six feet tall. Dwarf varieties, however, range between two and four feet.

Banana Tree is famed for its bold Southeast Asian cuisine, with popular dishes like the Beef Rendang, Fiery Gochujang Chicken Bowl and a wide range of vegan options. In fact, more than 40% of the menu ...

Panama Disease Changes an Industry . Problems with Panama disease, a fungus that causes the banana plant to wilt, showed up in the late 1800s and spread.

Moringa oleifera is sometimes called "the miracle tree." Find out more about this tropical plant, and see if the benefits live up to the claims.

At this year's Future Fabrics Expo, banana plants emerged as a fruitful source for making more sustainable materials. Here, we spotlight four examples of the plant being transformed into leather ...

The Garden Club of Palm Beach will again celebrate Florida’s Arbor Day alongside local elementary students, with educational school events culminating in the planting of a gumbo limbo tree at ...

Founded in Maida Vale, Banana Tree has grown into an institution with 21 restaurants across London, the South East, Salford and the West Midlands. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks.