On the steep walk back up the hill to the lobby and its frog-filled pond, a giant, sunbathing monitor is on show, while the spa is hidden among palms, fig trees and tangled rattan vines. The ...

In many countries, the number of fig trees have been declining. While there are numerous explanations, one key problem is fig-wilting disease. A recognized cause of this disease is a fungus ...

Fig trees were imported to the United States sometime during the 16th century. They grow well in the south Atlantic and Gulf Coast areas and in parts of California.