Conway Lopez, the owner of General Tree Service, said the jacaranda tree, which is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, was introduced into California in the 1890s.

The jacaranda tree is susceptible to aphids and the glassy-winged sharpshooter can also infest its leaves. You can manage all of these pests with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil.

If you have tree roots in your sewer line, it’s important to act swiftly to avoid damage. Here’s what to do when you see tree roots in a sewer line.

If you cover the tree’s roots, the tree will only work harder to reach closer to the soil’s surface to reach water and nutrients. All the more reason not to cover your tree’s roots.

Growing a Jacaranda bonsai tree can be a beautiful addition to your collection. Jacaranda trees are native to South America and are known for their stunning blue-purple flowers and delicate ...

What can be done with surface roots? Lindsey Purcell, former Purdue Extension urban forestry specialist, authored an Extension publication on this phenomenon. “Genetics determine the characteristics ...

If it appears as though tree roots may be clogging your sewer line, you’ll need to decide whether it’s time to bring in a professional, or try one of these DIY options: What do you think so far?

Carefully planting groundcover or shade-loving plants under the tree may work as long as you don’t add a thick layer of topsoil, avoid planting close to the tree trunk, and do your best to avoid ...

Roots belong underground. So why do we often find visible tree roots snaking along the soil surface in the lawn or garden? Some kinds of trees, such as maples, poplars and willows, naturally have ...

If you are wondering where you can see jacarandas around Los Angeles and Orange counties, The Times gathered all the publicly available tree data we could find. Jacaranda-rich areas include Santa ...