Some think the scraggly branches of the Joshua tree resemble something out of a Dr. Seuss book. Children's books aside, the Joshua tree is a yucca variety that's related to spiky agaves.

Tree limbs that break off in high winds were often incorrectly pruned, plus how much defensible space is enough for fire safety? Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 63°F.

Some see Joshua Tree as just another desert landscape, but others swear it is a spiritual vortex with an energy unlike ...