Learn about how researchers in Florida are using CRISPR gene editing technology to build disease-resistant orange trees ...

Now, hope is budding on an unlikely branch: a 30-year-old tree named Donaldson, growing on a research farm near Groveland. Scientists say it could be the key to rescuing Florida’s oranges from ...

Matt Mattia used both hands to flip through the branch at his eye level, studying each side of every leaf as sunlight ...

Juneteenth Festival in Santa Ana and two hikes are among many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.

This is a forest preserved in time, a world where dragonflies flit, minuscule flowers bloom and giant tree roots hide the ...

In 1978, when I moved to this property, it already had six trees, each approximately 40 to 50 feet tall,” writes columnist ...

Southern California may be known for Hollywood icons and sun-drenched beaches, but the region's agricultural history is equally illustrious. From strawberries to almonds to lemons, California truly ...

There are several types of plum trees to choose from, though European or Japanese types tend to be best for most ... but they'll likely survive and bounce back. The mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) ...

Our list of the best botanic gardens in Southern California spans Santa Barbara to San Diego and includes gardens everyone ...

ARS scientists at the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort Pierce, FL, assessed citrus trees with oranges that could be potentially used for commercial production of orange juice.

Did you know Japan is home to over 25 varieties of citrus fruits ... reflecting its ability to remain on the tree through multiple seasons without falling. Interestingly, the Japanese word for the ...