No species of tree can resist hurricane-force winds , but trees with roots that are not very deep can be blown over more easily . Trees such as eucalyptus , sea hibiscus , and avocado are brittle ( easy to break ) and are damanged more easily . While no species of tree is guaranteed to stand up to hurricane-force winds , those with shallow roots are more prone to uproot , and brittle trees such as eucalyptus , sea hibiscus , and avocado are more prone to damage .