09/29/2026
Fall is one of the best times of year to add trees and shrubs to your landscape as cooler temperatures help establish strong root systems. If you're planning to plant a large shade tree, it's also a good time to think about how well that tree can stand up to Louisiana's frequent storms and hurricane-force winds.
Three highly wind-resistant species are among our most iconic Louisiana trees: bald cypress, live oak, and southern magnolia. On the other end of the spectrum are trees considered to have the least wind resistance. These include laurel oak, southern red oak, water oak, pecan, Chinese elm, tulip poplar, spruce pine, and Leyland cypress.
You can read more about storm-resistant trees here: https://tinyurl.com/68xmnf9e
