The high wind from this past weeks storm has caused damage to orchards throughout the State. Trees have been blown over, uprooted from the strong winds, which will impact crop yields and orchard stand. This damage usually can be categorized into two categories – trees that have blown over from a failed root system or from heart rot disease. Failed Root Systems. Damage to almond trees from failed root systems tends to occur in younger orchards and is characterized by leaning trees within saturated soils.