The almond tree can grow up to 15 feet tall. The tree is known for its aromatic, white-pinkish flowers pollinated by honeybees and grows fruit called a drupe which resembles a peach or plum.

The 150-year-old tree was badly burned in the fires that ravaged Maui last month. New green leaves hint at the possibility of recovery for the tree and its community.

A huge banyan tree charred by the wildfires in Maui is sprouting new green leaves, giving hope all was not completely lost in the flames. The 150-year-old cultural landmark dominates the ...

The nectar of the almond tree produces an extraordinary and dangerous poison. This is the only known plant to have this poison in its flowers' nectar. A study carried out at the University of ...

A graphic shows how the "zombie tree" repurposes its leaves to turn into roots. Scientists have never found this phenomenon in a tree before. Camila Pizano, color by Michael Vincent / IrisImages ...

All tree leaves exhibit margins—the blade-like edges of the leaves—that are either serrated or smooth. Leaf margins can be finely classified based on at least a dozen unique characteristics.