The Chinese fan palm (Livistona chinensis) is a graceful palm that adds beauty and intrigue to indoor areas. I love their ...

Several tree species are now highly endangered and at risk of disappearing, even in Africa. Environmental experts believe the disappearance of elephants from Rusizi National Park has caused the ...

A reader surprised me with an inquiry about a mature Mexican fan palm dying suddenly here in Napa. A possible cause came to mind, as I saw one dying of a fairly common disease — pink rot — a ...