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.

Throughout 150 years of boosterism, through our latest cataclysm of fires, the palm tree image makes visual geolocation instant and easy. No need to spell out “Southern California” or “Los ...

There are many different types of palms around California, but there is only one native to the area. The palm tree isn’t really a tree. They are Arecaceae which is a family of perennial ...

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 ...