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> Miami also has ficus trees planted all over the place.

Fun story. In 2005, South Florida took two direct hits: Katrina in late August, Wilma in October.

During Katrina, a neighbor’s massive ficus tree was toppled. They were in the process of removing it and had only taken care of the top when Wilma’s impending arrival halted work. Wilma put the tree upright.

Thankfully those storms were nuisances compared to Andrew. I was north of where the eyewall hit, but seeing the aftermath has stuck with me for life. It is hard to believe it has been 30 years.