You seriously need to check out this article:
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/flat/bown/2006/innovator_5.html
It isn't the wood that gives out in hurricanes- it is the nails.
Big time.
Also check out this article about Los Angeles giving up on palms in a big way. They cost too much to maintain and there isn't enough shade. The fact that they are iconic isn't weighing on the decision.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/26/us/26palm.html?em&ex=1164690000&en=67b0cb779e8f2873&ei=5087%0A
Check out the links while you can.
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