Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Some of the trees we have lost, 1 by liveoaklady

liveoaklady wrote:
Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast lost many, many trees from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. However, even in the most ravished areas I notice that the live oaks have held their ground. If it were not for the live oaks, New Orleans would be naked at the moment.
I would suggest, seriously, that anyone living in hurricane prone areas consider planting the live oak, Quercus virginiana. My suburban lot is only 60 x 120 but the live oak fits quite well on it.
This photo was taken last year before Katrina. My gardens look a little raggedy now, so does my house.