A "HELP" sign made from palm tree leaves saved three sailors stranded on a tiny Pacific atoll for more than a week, after the U.S. Coast Guard spotted it from the sky. The three men were found Tuesday ...

Hurricanes and tropical storms can wreak havoc in the lives of Florida residents, but once the necessities are taken care of, your attention may turn to conditions in your yard. Once you can safely ...

Two researchers at the University of Zurich have discovered and described a new, previously unknown palm species found in the virgin forests of Colombia. In close cooperation with a local indigenous ...

King palm trees (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) bring a tropical vibe to any garden with their iconic feathery, lush leaves.

Palm Sunday is April 13 and palms have long been a symbol of sunny Southern California. There are many different types of palms around California, but there is only one native to the area. The palm ...

Liven up your indoor space with these playful palm trees. Just because you can’t get away to a tropical paradise doesn’t mean you can’t make your home feel like one. You can create tropical vibes ...

Bendy, woodless trunks and above-ground roots prevent palm trees from toppling during severe storms. Puerto Rico's palms recovered faster than other tree populations after Hurricane Maria in 2017, ...

Colder winter temperatures in north Florida have caused significant damage to tropical palm trees. Signs of cold injury include brown fronds, a damaged spear leaf, and trunk cracking or decay.

SYDNEY, NSW - AUGUST 09: A Cane Toad is exhibited at Taronga Zoo August 9, 2005 in Sydney, Australia. The Cane Toad, which is poisonous, is reportedly being blamed for the deaths of a number of ...