BEST & WORST TREES IN A HURRICANE
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Tree trimming prior to hurricane season can prevent property damage, injuries and even death.

Scott Lewis’ Gardening & Trimming specializes in tree trimming and pruning for beauty AND safety.

Scott Lewis started his landscaping career 30 years ago doing tree trimming for the Town of Palm Beach in preparation for tropical storms. Scott Lewis’ Gardening & Trimming’s tree trimming crew has weathered 5 hurricanes and dozens of tropical storms.

Scott Lewis’ Gardening & Trimming’s post-storm tree salvage work for arboretums, parks, municipalities and private residences in Palm Beach and elsewhere in South Florida has resulted in lessons learned about choosing the right trees to survive strong winds, minimize home damage and prevent the annoyance of insurance claims.
 
Here is a list of the BEST and WORST trees to have in your yard during hurricane season.

WORST TREES FOR HURRICANES:
Australian Pine	Ficus
Laurel Oak	Slash Pine
Queen Palm	Tabebuia
BEST TREES FOR HURRICANES:
Live Oak	Foxtail Palm
Crape Myrtle	Gumbo Limbo
Sabal Palm	Pygmy Date Palm