For more than a hundred years, the graceful, bushy-topped fan palm has been an iconic symbol of L.A.’s balmy, postcard lifestyle. But city leaders now want to put an end to the tree’s reign on the ...

The first Spanish explorers never saw our native California palms, but desert tribes knew them well. These huge fat-trunk, slow-growing natives are survivors of much earlier forests that died out eons ...

About 200 years ago, a palm tree was planted in downtown Los Angeles. The fan palm was originally from the Southern California desert, a newcomer to the city like so many who would arrive later. And ...

The Full Moon on Saturday, January 3 rises impressively from the dusky east horizon at around 5:24 pm, just thirty minutes ...

Redlands enjoys a great number of picturesque palms. There are more than 2,500 species of palms worldwide. Eleven are native to North America. The largest of these, and the only palm native to western ...

Did you know that there are understory palm trees? The Sumawongii fan palm (Licuala peltata var. 'Sumawongii') is a smaller understory palm tree, thriving in slightly shady areas surrounded by larger ...

Gardeners are anxious to grab their shovels and get planting, but many, recalling the severity of January's freezes, are hesitant to install tropical-looking species like fan-leaved palms. Well, rest ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Not all palm trees are the same, as you can see with the mangrove fan palm (Licuala spinose). Unlike most palms, it grows in a dense clump ...

Fancy stepping up your outside space with an exotic flair, without breaking the bank? Now's your chance. This Mexican Fan Palm Plant is currently up for grabs with a major discount. The Washingtonia ...

Probably the easiest palm to grow in our area that can be started from seed is called the California or desert fan palm. It is considered a native because it’s commonly found in the desert but only ...