Some carbon dioxide absorbed by fig trees gets turned into calcium carbonate within the wood and the surrounding soil, ...

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 ...

The Queen of Trees reveals Africa’s sycomore fig to be a major player in local ecosystems. A single sycomore can produce tons of fruit each year, providing food for everything from insects and ...

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.