VIRGINIA BEACH — Winter’s harsh cold snaps wreaked havoc on tropical palm trees planted at the Oceanfront, and now their brown withering fronds are flying in the face of the impending tourist season.

Turquoise ocean water meets a peaceful tropical shoreline lined with palm trees and lush green forests. The calm atmosphere ...

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.

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 ...

ARNOLD, Mo. — Late every spring, tropical trees start to pop up all over the St. Louis area. Most palms don't and won't grow in Missouri or Illinois. "Weather is the issue," explains David Knoll with ...