Richard Wilcox and his sister Sarah walk among some of their Kentia palms, which cover as much ground as the Pentagon. See full story(Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
Sarah Wilcox is executive vice president of Keeline Wilcox Nurseries. See full story(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Kentia palms were once available only to the wealthy, but gradually appeared in malls and hotel lobbies. See full story(Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
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Richard Wilcox heads Keeline Wilcox Nurseries, a family business begun in 1919. It is a victim of the economy and the lack of another family member interested in taking over. See full story(Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
Lucila Chavez, left, and Brenda Munoz, right, prepare plants for shipping. See full story(Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
Chuy Ayala has worked for 24 years at Keeline Wilcox Nurseries. See full story(Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
Richard Wilcox and his sister Sarah tour some of the rows of palm trees at the family business. See full story(Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
