Paula Peper squinted and looked up at a line of palm trees near the California state Capitol on N Street. “Yeah, that’s gone,” the retired urban ecologist said, pointing to a California fan palm with ...

My niece recently moved from the Midwest to the South. When she and her husband bought a house, they became first-time palm tree owners. Their tree, the focal point of their backyard, survived several ...

It’s a very stately looking tree, and when the fronds are left on the top they form a thatchy “beard” which is a great habitat for various wildlife. Some great specimens can be seen at Agua Caliente ...

Liven up your indoor space with these playful palm trees. Just because you can’t get away to a tropical paradise doesn’t mean you can’t make your home feel like one. You can create tropical vibes ...

Q: We have several Mexican fan palms plus a few identified as hybrid California and Mexican fan palms in our backyard. They are sending out flower stalks and make a huge mess for anybody who has a ...