Another big advantage is that the root stock that is used will control how the tree grows. Many of the modern rootstocks are resistant to diseases. Rootstocks also control how tall the tree grows.

The control of spider mites, which damage tree leaves, reduce fruit quality and cost growers millions of dollars in the use of pesticide and oil spraying, is being biologically controlled in ...

An inspector on a routine hunt for fruit flies was checking a coconut palm tree outside of an office building in Palm Beach Gardens earlier this month when he found a new threat to the state’s $3 ...