Wind Topples Palm Tree, Killing a Woman as Storm Batters Andalusia

A woman was killed by a falling tree in the Spanish city of Torremolinos, as strong winds brought by Storm Joseph toppled ...

Woman killed by falling tree as 50mph winds batter Costa del Sol

Woman killed by falling tree as torrential rain and 50mph winds batter Costa del Sol - Spain continues to be rocked by Storm ...
The Desert Sun

Palm Springs delays palm tree trimming plan after public pushback

Strong public opposition led the Palm Springs City Council to delay voting on a new policy that would allow city crews to trim the "skirts" of palm trees in the public right-of-way. During Tuesday's ...
The Florida Times-Union

Lethal Bronzing: What you should know about the disease that turns your palm trees brown

Lethal Bronzing (LB) is a bacterial disease spread by treehoppers that affects 21 palm species in Florida. Symptoms include sudden fruit/flower drop, reddish-bronze discoloration of fronds, and ...
SFGate

California has a palm tree problem

Along the iconic Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, palm trees line both sides of the roadway. They tower above the tourists and traffic, synonymous with Los Angeles in the minds of visitors. About 8 ...