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Best Storm-Tough Trees to Plant in Jacksonville Yards
Jacksonville Professional Tree Service recommends live oak, southern magnolia and bald cypress as dependable shade trees for Duval yards, with sabal palm for a coastal look. UF/IFAS rates all four highly for wind resistance.
These are the trees that tend to last, the ones to avoid, and the planting habits that help any tree stay standing.
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Storm-Tough Trees for Jacksonville, FL
Top Shade Tree Choices for Jacksonville
Live Oak
Long-lived, wind resistant once established and highly salt tolerant, so it suits the Beaches. It needs room away from the house and sewer line. UF/IFAS Extension rates wind-resistant tree species for Florida landscapes.
Southern Magnolia
Evergreen, salt tolerant and resistant to branch breakage. Leaf litter is the main complaint.
Bald Cypress
It tolerates wet feet, which fits low lawns near Black Creek and Doctors Lake.
Palms and Smaller Trees
- Sabal palm, highly wind resistant
- Queen palm, hardy to zone 9B, best in eastern Jacksonville
- Crape myrtle, pruned lightly instead of topped
See when to prune trees for timing and the palm trimming rules for palms.
Trees to Think Twice About
Laurel oak, water oak, sand pine and pecan rank lowest for wind resistance, and laurel and water oaks often turn hollow with age. Camphor and Chinese tallow are invasive, so remove them rather than plant them.
Plant for Wind, Not Just Species
Give Roots Room
Sandy soil and a high water table keep roots shallow. Allow about 10 by 10 feet for small trees, 20 by 20 for medium and 30 by 30 for large.
Plant in Groups
Groups of five or more shelter each other from wind.
Right Tree, Right Place
Keep tall trees away from JEA lines. Most of Jacksonville is USDA zone 9a, with eastern areas in 9b.
Start Young Trees Right
Our tree trimming and pruning crews train young trees to one strong trunk. Old stumps go first with stump grinding, and a trouble tree can go through tree removal.
Check the Rules Before You Plant
Planting in the right-of-way needs written permission, so ask Urban Forestry at 630-CITY.
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We will walk your yard, mark safe spots for a big tree and give you a free estimate.