Replacing your palm tree with a drought-tolerant alternative? Consider these.

“Due to the recent fires, it’s been recommended that we remove our last palm tree, which is by our pool. I have a narrow planter in that location. I would like a new drought-tolerant, fire-resistant tree or bush whose roots will not be a detriment in that location. During the summer, the area gets morning sun (approximately 6-8 hours) and afternoon shade. Any ideas for an interesting centerpiece for that planter?” – Karen Mansky

The caveat should first be made that the sort of conflagrations...