Some think the scraggly branches of the Joshua tree resemble something out of a Dr. Seuss book. Children's books aside, the Joshua tree is a yucca variety that's related to spiky agaves.

Some see Joshua Tree as just another desert landscape, but others swear it is a spiritual vortex with an energy unlike ...

Migrating Mormons in the 1800s are said to have named the trees after the prophet Joshua, “seeing the limbs of the tree as outstretched in supplication, guiding the travelers westward ...

Tree limbs that break off in high winds were often incorrectly pruned, ... (Photo by Joshua Siskin) The coral tree (Erythrina caffra) is a leguminous species that is particularly hazardous.

A view of Joshua Tree Memorial Park, in Joshua Tree, Calif., on Nov. 20, 2024. The memorial park is one of the few places in Southern California to offer natural burial services.

Tree limbs that break off in high winds were often incorrectly pruned, plus how much defensible space is enough for fire safety? Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 63°F.