Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A legendary “walking” tree has captivated rainforest ...

Florida's recent freezing temperatures left many palm trees with brown fronds. Here's what you should do and what you shouldn't do right now. Are there some cold-hardy Florida palms? After freezing ...

Lethal Bronzing (LB) is a bacterial disease spread by treehoppers that affects 21 palm species in Florida. Symptoms include sudden fruit/flower drop, reddish-bronze discoloration of fronds, and ...

“Due to the recent fires, it’s been recommended that we remove our last palm tree, which is by our pool. I have a narrow planter in that location. I would like a new drought-tolerant, fire-resistant ...