Nairobi — Responding to the dwindling abundance of Prunus africana in the wild, a tree listed as "vulnerable to extinction" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, a recent study by the ...

The Prunus Africana tree contains ingredients that help fight illnesses like prostate cancer. But the tree is now under threat. Two Kenyan women have taken up the fight to protect this valuable tree.

Studying fine-scale spatial genetic patterns across life stages is a powerful approach to identify ecological processes acting within tree populations. We investigated spatial genetic dynamics across ...

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to think about planting shrubs and trees. There are literally hundreds of shrubs that thrive in our zone 3 climate and choosing the right ones can result ...

While many fruit trees can be grown indoors —including kiwis, avocados and limes —not every variety will thrive. Whether it’s a lack of sunlight, chill hours, or access to pollinators, there are a ...

A recent study by the World Agroforestry Centre has identified possible locations in Kenya for developing tree farms to grow Prunus africana The study is in response to the dwindling abundance of ...

Wintertime, when our deciduous trees and shrubs are leafless, is an excellent time to look for any disease problems affecting them. At this time, the black, swollen areas on cherry and plum branches ...

Genetic diversity strongly influences populations’ adaptability to changing environments and therefore survival. Sustainable forest management practices have multiple roles including conservation of ...