08/19/2026
What Trees Are Growing in Your Yard?
We love our Florida trees. They give us shade, keep our yards beautiful and are a big part of what makes a home feel established. They can also be hard on a roof.
Leaves, acorns, seeds and pine needles can collect in valleys and around roof penetrations, holding moisture against the shingles. Branches can rub against the roof and wear away the protective granules. Larger limbs can fall during storms and damage shingles, decking and other parts of the roofing system. Debris can clog the drains on flat roofs.
Here in central Florida, where the roof is already dealing with intense sun, heat, humidity, heavy rain and storms, the trees around your home can have a real effect on how long that roof lasts.
A few simple maintenance habits can help:
• Keep branches trimmed back from the roof.
• Remove leaves, pine needles and other debris before they build up.
• Watch areas where trees hang directly over the roof.
• Take a quick look at the roof after major storms.
• Have damaged or worn shingles checked before a small problem becomes a leak.
Your trees don't have to go. Your roof just needs a little room to do its job and keep you safe.
What trees are growing in your yard?