Feb 20, 2024 · Several majestic palm trees that usually flank the Refugio State Beach just north of Santa Barbara have come crashing down in recent days. Images show how the massive, 100-year-old trees were...

Mar 13, 2024 · At Refugio State Beach, winter storms took out at least 16 iconic palm trees along the shoreline. About 10 fell after waves crashed against the eroded sandy shoreline.

Feb 17, 2024 · Santa Barbara County lost some of its most beloved palm trees earlier this month after a massive storm walloped Southern California, taking out as many as four trees at Refugio State Beach in...

Sep 15, 2017 · While many palm species are adapted to windstorms, a hurricane or major storm can damage even the most tolerant palm trees. Make sure to wait until after the storm to venture outside and assess damage. Once an assessment has been made, you can begin to care for your damaged palm trees.

Feb 17, 2024 · Refugio State Beach on the Gaviota Coast has lost several of its iconic date palms after winter storm beach erosion. One or two palms fell down last week, and two more fell down on Wednesday,...

Sep 27, 2024 · Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region about 11:10 p.m. as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, and as of Friday afternoon, had caused millions of power outages and 22 deaths in the...

Oct 19, 2023 · In violent storms, such as a hurricane or cyclone, palm trees have a number of advantages over other trees, including their spongy trunks, relatively few branches and leaves, and an unconventional root system. A friend of mine lives …

Aug 8, 2024 · With more than 2,600 species, the iconic palm seen across Florida landscapes is heartier than one may think, even when those lush green palm fronds are suddenly wilted and thinned out due to extreme winds and rains from a storm.

Jan 21, 2025 · Video from Galveston, Texas, shows snow covering palm trees, homes and the shoreline during a winter storm that hit the Gulf Coast on Jan. 21, 2025. FOX Weather's Brandy Campbell sent photos from New Orleans Tuesday morning show of palm trees dusted with snow and the city in a snowy haze.

Oct 29, 2024 · Weathering the Storm: Keeping Trees Resilient. As an experienced tree care specialist in Palm Beach County, I’ve witnessed firsthand the devastation that powerful storms can wreak on the lush, verdant landscapes that make our region so beautiful.