The Frost-Nipped Legacies of the past winter’s cold spells might not be hard to spot in February, especially in the inland areas where overnight lows dipped to below freezing. Look for brown lawns, half-dead-looking avocado …
February 11, 2026
Laurel sumac (Malosma laurina) has green foliage year-round, new leaves are reddish-bronze in color. Leaves tend to fold resembling taco shells which gives it the common name "taco plant."
Posted January 5, 2023
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Laurel Sumac is very frost-sensitive, Lupines are popping up in grassy areas
Frosted sumac, Ripening palm fruit, Aligning bright planets
The Frost-Nipped Legacies Of Last November’s And December’s Cold Spells aren’t hard to spot. Brown lawns, half-dead-looking avocado trees, and wilted ornamental plants like poinsettias in certain areas of San Diego County tell the story …
January 21, 2025
“Taco Plant” stays green, Thorny Cat-Claw, Extreme Tides
The Frost-Nipped Legacies of last November’s and December’s cold spells aren’t hard to spot. Brown lawns, half-dead-looking avocado trees, and wilted ornamental plants like poinsettias in certain areas of San Diego County tell the story …
January 16, 2023