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Old 03-03-2025, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by jimjamuser View Post
I just ask the question of Google, "which have more problems in Florida - oak or maple trees?" The answer was that oak trees are more susceptible to diseases (like oak wilt) than maple trees. Also silver maple may be affected by high winds.
I’ve lived up North for 60 plus years and the one thing I hated were the leaves in the fall. Why anyone would plant a deciduous tree in their yard when moving to Florida is beyond me. A Sylvester is less maintenance IMHO, if the leaf dies there is only one large branch to pick up.
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