Los Angeles is famous for its palm trees, but almost none are native. The iconic rows of palms, particularly along boulevards like Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard, were planted as part of a Great Depression-era jobs program. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) employed thousands of workers to plant them, beautifying the city while providing income. The species chosen, mostly Mexican fan palms, were fast-growing and tall giving LA its signature skyline. Today, many are aging and expensive to maintain, but they remain symbols of the city.
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