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February 23, 2016 by Max Distro LLC

Succulents in Los Angeles

Aeonium arboreum var. artopurpureum. Garland Hotel, Studio City, Los Angeles

Aeonium arboreum var. artopurpureum. Garland Hotel, Studio City, Los Angeles

In perennially water challenged Los Angeles, succulets have always been a popular choice in landscapes but recently they have experienced a surge in popularity fueled by the latest trendsetting landscape designs. Interest in drought-tolerant plants was, and still is, on the rise, a response to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s Cash for Grass program and Gov. Jerry Brown’s 25 percent mandate in the face of California’s historic drought. Not just collectors, but everyday folks are showing their affinity for cactuses and succulents by planting them in the yard, outdoor entertainment spaces and centerpieces designed to sit on the dining table. I happen to love the diversity and beauty of succulents and I know there are many readers with the same interest. Since we were visiting Studio City in Los Angeles last weekend, I had a chance to photograph some of the best specimens.

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Filed Under: California, Plants and Gardens Tagged With: Aeonium, Agave americana, Agave attenuata, Aloe, Aloe arborescens, Aloe vera, California, Crassula ovata, Echeveria, Euphorbia milii, Euphorbia tirucalli, LA, Los Angeles, Senecio serpens, Succulets, Wedding

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