As monocots, palms are actually more closely related to grasses than they are to woody deciduous trees. read more
The L.A. Department of Water and Power has indicated that as the city's palm trees die, most will not be replaced with new palms but with trees more adapted to the region's semi-arid climate, requiring less water and offering more shade. read more
Palm trees are widely used in California, with cold-hardy varieties available for the northern part of the state, and desert natives growing in the south. California is home to palm trees of all sizes, towering 100 feet tall for large spaces to trees less than 50 feet tall for smaller properties or group plantings. read more