Most remarkable about this tree is its isolation: it stands alone on the floor of this expansive, windswept basin. From any ...

The Juniper Fire in Riverside County rapidly burned nearly 700 acres last week, prompting evacuation orders near Perris. The fire grew quickly before crews halted its forward progress by the evening.

wildfires can easily leap from tree to tree. Aside from Italian cypress trees, other highly flammable plants and trees include eucalyptus, juniper, rosemary, and ornamental grasses. On the flipside, ...