Where was The Joshua Tree picture taken? Does anyone live in Joshua tree?

If you are a fan of U2, you might have wondered where the iconic photo of the band with a lone Joshua tree was taken. The answer is not in Joshua Tree National Park, but somewhere along Highway 190 near Death Valley National Park.

The band was exploring the desert landscapes of California when they spotted the tree and decided to take some pictures with it. Unfortunately, the tree died and fell over in 2000, but you can still visit the site and see the remains of the famous Joshua tree.

Joshua Tree is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Bernardino County, California, United States with a population of 7,414 people as of the 2010 census. According to the World Population Review, the population of Joshua Tree in 2023 is estimated to be 7,398.

Joshua trees are not trees, but a type of yucca plant that can grow up to 40 feet tall. They are endemic to the American Southwest, meaning they only grow naturally in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.