Archaeologists have traced the cultivation of the date palm—also known as Phoenix dactylifera—back millennia. Centuries later, this tree's delicious fruits remain a staple in cuisines around the world ...

Winter is the prime season for planting and pruning fruit trees, and a little thoughtful work now pays off in healthier trees and better fruit later. When pruning mature trees, […] ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: 1. Fruit trees. Plant a Chinese date tree (Zizyphus jujube). It does fine when planted this time of year. Chinese date is an extremely drought-tolerant tree, ...

Soft, sweet and chewy, dates are not only a delicious snack but an essential part of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Date palm trees are native to the Middle East and have grown there for thousands of ...

Across the country, fall ushers in flavors of pumpkins, apples and pears. In Arizona, it’s time for dates. This harvest season, Sphinx Date Co. Palm & Pantry and Arizona State University’s Polytechnic ...