Purple Blooms Early in LA

0:00If you've been cruising through Los Angeles lately, you've probably spotted more purple than usual on the streets. Those Jacaranda trees are blooming early this year, thanks to that brutal heatwave back in March when temps tops 90 degrees. Normally, these tropical imports flower from late April through mid-June, but the sudden scorch tricked them into thinking spring had sprung ahead of. Schedule Experts like those that tree people point out Jacaranda's thrive here. They're drought tolerant, pest-resistant, and perfect for city spots squeezed between concrete. They create thick canopies and purple carpets that scream warmer days ahead, especially in a place without clear seasons. These trees hail from Argentina and Brazil, landing in southern California during the late 19th century, thanks to a horticulturist named Kate, sessions who helped them spread. A few years back, someone even mapped the prime purple zones online, but honestly, they're all over town, so keep your eyes peeled on your next drive. From your city, powered by AI, this is California News Today, I'm Corey with The Story.