Along the iconic Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, palm trees line both sides of the roadway. They tower above the tourists and traffic, synonymous with Los Angeles in the minds of visitors.

is that Science outlet Eos says that non-native palms – which dominate Southern California – burn more severely than indigenous plants. According to KCET, just one species of palm tree, the ...

REFUGIO STATE BEACH, Calif. — A severe storm that pummeled California has taken a toll on some of the state’s most iconic trees. Several majestic palm trees that usually flank the Refugio ...

The red palm weevil is threatening many trees in Southern California. A 2022 report by the BBC claimed just over 50% of all the palms in the world are threatened with extinction. Each year ...

LOS ANGELES, CA — Palm trees are synonymous with the Los Angeles skyline, but a not-so-fun fact — they aren't native to the area and they helped fuel fires that devastated swaths of Southern ...

One of the best local sources for palm tree shopping is Palm Plantation (palmplantation.net) in Riverside. California native of the week: The California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera ...

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains why California officials may consider removing palm trees from residential neighborhoods. Due to their flammability and large ...

The City of Escondido lists every palm tree found in Southern California gardens on its list of fire-resistant species, although they are accompanied by a warning to be planted between 10 and 30 ...

California is famously home to the oldest, tallest and largest trees in the world. Three national parks there are named for trees, as well as several cities, including Oakland and Palm Springs.