[mrsyarbie]

I wish we had more of that kind of tree in our area. However remember the root system for the northern kind of trees isnt really solid in this area . We have lots of clay and or sand. I have seen many Oak trees toppled over in storms and I have seen their roots pulled up and exposed in storms.( many of these northern type trees roots do not grow very deep in this soil.) But I have lived in Florida for over 30 years and the trees I have seen fall over the most in storms in Florida are the Palm trees. People in TV love the look but after a few years they get very tall and all you see are poles.( Lets hope we dont have too many big storms in TV.) Good luck what ever you decide.