--- title: Choose Trees for Your Yard That Can Withstand Storm Damage description: Choose Trees for Your Yard That Can Withstand Storm Damage image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745724716-jpg/blog-files/4949284566_65d21ce174-300x199.jpg --- # Choose Trees for Your Yard That Can Withstand Storm Damage Feb 27, 2014 5:24:21 AM Extreme weather in Kansas City is not uncommon. Ice, snow, wind, and rain mixed in with a few tornadoes here and there are a normal part of life. However, as a homeowner or business owner you may want to know how to protect your investment from fallen trees during these [extreme weather patterns](http://blog.cartwrighttree.com/news-and-events/storms-and-high-winds-hit-hard-in-kansas-and-missouri/). [![tree healthcare](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745724716-jpg/blog-files/4949284566_65d21ce174-300x199.jpg?width=300&height=199&name=4949284566_65d21ce174-300x199.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745724716-jpg/blog-files/4949284566_65d21ce174-300x199.jpg) Source: Flickr While there is no one tree that is weather proof, there are some varieties that do better in the Kansas City area than others. Trees like oak, gingko, and and sweetgum tend to be much more resistant to harsh weather patterns than the more brittle varieties of birch, beech, and dogwood. What really makes the most difference in a tree's sturdiness during rough weather patterns is tree maintenance. Quality tree maintenance begins before the tree is planted into the ground. Check your area's hardiness zone to ensure that the plants you purchase will adapt well to the soil and weather patterns. 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