08/12/2026
Did you know that thousands of landscape trees are damaged or destroyed by lightning each year?
When lightning strikes a tree, it can cause severe structural damage, create safety hazards, and even lead to the loss of valuable trees that have taken decades to grow. Species such as oak, maple, pine, spruce, ash, tulip poplar, and others can be particularly vulnerable.
Fortunately, lightning protection systems can help reduce the risk. These professionally installed systems provide a low-resistance path for electrical energy to safely travel from the tree to the ground, helping to protect the tree from significant damage.
Your trees are an important part of your property's beauty, environmental benefits, and overall value. Taking proactive steps to protect them before storm season can help preserve these valuable landscape assets for years to come.
đź’ˇ Healthy, protected trees make for safer and more resilient landscapes.
