Especially the palm trees. “To me, the cell tower palm tree seems like the best symbol of Los Angeles for the 2000s,” said Kazys Varnelis, a historian of cities and communications.

The cells in the palm tree’s trunk, however, have been found to live more than 700 years, possibly the longest-lived organic material known.

Palm tree? Actually, it is a cell tower disguised as a palm on Imperial Highway in Los Angeles. (Los Angeles Times) July 6, 2021 3 AM PT . Share via Close extra sharing options. Email; ...