In 1931 the Los Angeles forestry division planted more than 25,000 palm trees around the city. The most common was the Washingtonia robusta, or Mexican fan palm.

A reader surprised me with an inquiry about a mature Mexican fan palm dying suddenly here in Napa. A possible cause came to mind, as I saw one dying of a fairly common disease — pink rot — a ...

The Mexican fan palm is well suited for our Arizona heat and can be a fast grower when cared for properly. Courtesy John Tann ...

In 1931 the Los Angeles forestry division planted more than 25,000 palm trees around the city. The most common was the Washingtonia robusta, or Mexican fan palm. Many of the original palms planted in ...