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Tag: Hurricane

Hurricane-damaged tree assessment – remove the tree or attempt restoration – that is the question


October 10, 2022

The roof is fine, you have fixed the leaning fence and the floods have receded.  Your landscape is in a relative mess, but your trees are giving you some real concerns.  Can you make an informed decision on what needs to happen next related ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes
Tags: Charlotte County, Damaged Tree, Florida Certified Arborists, Hurricane, Hurricane Recovery

Looking to plant new trees – what are best to resist a hurricane?


October 2, 2017

By Ralph E. Mitchell While many tree failures can be traced to structural weaknesses that could be eliminated with training, some trees (and palms) are just naturally more wind resistant than others and better apt to survive a hurricane. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Hurricane, Hurricane-resistant, Live Oaks, Pine, Podocarpus, Sabal Palms, Sand Live Oaks, Tree

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