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When people think of Los Angeles they always picture Palm Trees. Palm Trees are an invasive species, but they are still an important part of Southern California's landscape. Learn all about the city's trees in politics, history, art, sports and even in the entertainment industry.

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A Brief History of Palm Trees in Southern California
Despite the diversity and ubiquity of palms in the Los Angeles area, only one species, Washingtonia filifera, is native to California. How then did the palm tree come to represent Southern California in the popular imagination?
Every Day is Arbor Day
Arbor Day is in April in Nebraska. It's a state holiday there. Here, everyday is Arbor Day.
Sheep Pass in Joshua Tree National Park | Photo by Chris Clarke
Southern California Without Joshua Trees?
Will there be any Joshua trees left in Joshua Tree National Park in 2111? That depends on who you ask.
Shady Dealings: Or the Problem with Planting Trees in Los Angeles
This week California celebrates Arbor Day, a good time to look at L.A.'s Million Trees Initiative.
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