The LA You May Not Know: The Trees of LA

What do you think is the official tree of Los Angeles? If you guess the palm tree, you’d be wrong but probably have lots of company. In fact Los Angeles streets feature many different kinds of trees (yes including the iconic palm) and some of those streets have special recognition. They’re called Cultural Heritage Locations and they’re part of LA’s Urban Forestry Division. These streets are lined with specific kinds of trees that show off their natural beauty and help the city preserve them. They’re featured in this edition of The LA You May Not Know. And the official tree of Los Angeles? The Coral tree. And if you would like to know what it looks like, take a drive down San Vicente Blvd. in Brentwood. They fill the median all the way to Ocean Avenue. Or you can check out our story, hosted by Zinnia Maldonado and produced by Patrick Campbell. And to find a list of these special Heritage Locations, go to: http://bss.lacity.org/UrbanForestry/index_cultural.htm