Then again: “Northern California doesn’t really seem to be the ideal location for palm trees. I’m expecting hot weather and sun and beaches. And there’s just palm trees and mountains and cold water.

Q: Are there any types of palm trees that would survive in the Harrisburg area? I want to plant tropical plants around my pool. A: A few palms are rated as winter hardy to Zone 6, which includes ...

Palm Sunday is April 13 and palms have long been a symbol of sunny California. There are many different types of palms around California, but there is only one native to the area.

Many of Los Angeles’ iconic palm trees – including Mexican fan palms – are invasive, but they have a long history in California. The first palms were brought to the state by Spanish missionaries in ...