Drought Tolerant Trees

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A Chitalpa tree in a Southern California garden suffering from excessive rain due to El Niño, with a concerned homeowner in the background.

El Niño's water surges harm Chitalpa trees in home landscaping

In Southern California, homeowners who embraced drought-tolerant Chitalpa trees are now watching them succumb to an unexpected enemy: too much water from El Niño's relentless rains.

Mason Clarke·August 29, 2026