University of California

Threat of California’s native tree loss is greater than current estimates

California’s iconic trees are in much more danger from climate change than official international conservation lists ...
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Study warns California's native trees face greater climate risk

A UC Santa Cruz study finds California’s iconic native trees, including blue oaks and Western Joshua trees, are at far greater risk from climate change than current international conservation lists ...

Southern California maple trees like shade of their own. Here’s why

If there is one leaf shape everyone knows, it’s the maple leaf. Botanically, it’s known as palmately lobed. Just the other ...
CapRadio

Capitol Park has trees from all over the world. Here are some native to California

There are over 800 trees planted in Capital Park in Downtown. Trees include Coastal Redwoods, Giant Sequoias, Palms, Chinese Lanterns, a tree from the Civil War and a “Moon Tree.” ...
Orange County Register

Many Southern California native trees offer vibrant fall colors

At this time of year, we tend to think of trees with colorful leaves as native to colder climates than ours. But then Jenny Iyer from the Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District (RCRCD.org) ...
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California’s native trees face steeper climate threat than global lists show

A UC Santa Cruz-led study warns that many of California’s foundational tree species, such as blue oaks and Western Joshua trees, are far more vulnerable to climate change than global conservation ...