The jacaranda tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia) is a tropical tree that produces clusters of fragrant purple blooms. Its branches are arched, forming a canopy shaped like an upturned umbrella. The ...

Oct. 11—According to the "broken window" theory, if a neighborhood ignores a broken window — if it goes unrepaired — it sends a signal that care and concern for the neighborhood has faded or died, and ...

Jacaranda trees are hard to miss. The trees that bloom lavender-blue flowers and can be seen in front yards and parks appear to be blooming late this year. Mark Porter, a Riverside consulting arborist ...

Enhance La Jolla completed a pilot project to plant jacaranda trees along Pearl Street the week of Dec. 21, culminating right before Christmas. In collaboration with The Village Garden Club of La ...

It’s almost official. Milpitas has a city tree — the Jacaranda mimosifolia. If you don’t recognize the name, check out the big tree next to Milpitas City Hall that blooms with bluish/lavender flowers ...

It’s jacaranda season: When purple reigns There are estimated to be some 20,000 jacaranda trees along public streets in Los Angeles. (Paul Duginski / Los Angeles Times) ...