One of the best things you can do in your landscape is to plant trees that can withstand hurricane-force winds. Research conducted by University of Florida scientists showed that sand live oaks are the most resistant to wind damage. Other good choices include the Southern magnolia, gumbo limbo, crapemyrtle, bald cypress, and pindo palm.

2020年10月7日 · Hurricanes have the potential to unload heavy and sustained rainfall as they make landfall and move inland, overwhelming the landscape and flooding tree roots. Tree roots need oxygen and water in order to grow, so they absorb it …

2022年8月23日 · As the heart of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, a new University of Florida study shows most trees withstand tropical storm winds up to 95 mph in category 1 hurricanes. But lead study author Andrew Koeser and other UF/IFAS experts know you’re never out of danger during the hurricane season.

2023年9月27日 · Hurricanes can have devastating impacts on our forests at both the local and landscape scale. The intense wind and precipitation brought on by these storms snaps trees like toothpicks, impacting habitat, increasing fuels for wildfires, and leaving trees susceptible to …

Hurricanes are destructive natural events that can cause significant damage to trees. The high winds, heavy rains, and flooding can lead to fallen trees, broken branches, and uprooted …

Our results show that María killed twice as many trees as Hugo, and for all but two species, broke 2- to 12-fold more stems than the other two storms. Extensive tree inventories and a wind exposure model allow us to ascribe these differences in impacts to variation in storm meteorology (i.e., wind speed and rainfall).

2024年10月9日 · Hurricanes damage forests by uprooting trees, breaking branches, and causing flooding, which can harm soil and tree roots. Can forests recover naturally after a hurricane? Yes, forests can recover naturally through processes like natural regeneration, where new growth replaces damaged trees over time.

2014年6月13日 · To learn about how to be safe around fallen trees after a hurricane, when and how to restore damaged trees, and ways to prevent damage next time, check out the publication Assessing Damage and Restoring Trees After a Hurricane.

We explain the signs of tree storm damage and how to move forward with tree care or removal. It’s always best to plan ahead and prep your trees before the storm, so they have a strong chance of coming out unscathed. However, spring storms can roll in at a moment's notice.

Hurricane-force winds can be extremely damaging to communities and urban forests. Without question, trees can become hazardous and pose risks to personal safety and property.