Three highly attractive palms are generally considered fire-safe as long as their dry fronds are removed in a timely manner.

So too did a “bunya bunya” tree — a pine, not a palm, but it deserves mention here if only because an Australian tree authority quoted in the same Times story about the Sabal tree assured Angelenos ...

Native to the rainforests of Queensland, Australia, and popular in cities ... important to ensure the health and longevity of your palm trees. Keep a close eye on your young palms, watching ...