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Los Angeles to replace palms with native species
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LOS ANGELES - It's official: The tall, skinny palm trees that have
come to define Los Angeles will be replaced with native species as
they die of old age and disease.
The City Council on Monday agreed to replace the trees with oaks,
sycamores and other native species that provide more shade and are
native to Los Angeles.
The news will likely disappoint legions of fans who say the palms
have become synonymous with the city's beaches, warm weather and
movie stars.
The palms...
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