It’s unclear how many fewer palm trees Miami Beach may have in the coming decades, but Wheaton noted that the percentage of palms could be reduced by exclusively adding shade trees to the ...

Palm trees offer far less shade, Baraloto said, and their smaller root system means they soak up less of the floodwaters already threatening to overwhelm Miami Beach streets and homes.

"We would actually go from 57% tree canopy of palm trees, which we currently are, to 25% by the year 2050. A lot of that would be adding shade trees, which can be very positive, if done correctly.

More than 250 new shade trees are now standing in public parks around Palm Beach County. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 Sign up for our Newsletters The trees were ...

MIAMI — Whether swaying in the background of a Super Bowl glamour shot or printed on Art Deco-themed postcards, palm trees are synonymous with the sun-and-fun allure of Miami Beach. In a city ...

Locals mourn the loss of more palm trees pummeled by a combination of high surf and tides at Doheny State Beach. The palms were planted decades ago and are part of the area’s lore.