The firms offering tree trimming services were increasing their advertising after a few people were killed in the United states after a storm . The media reported that there was a severe storm in the eastern united states , and most of the deaths were caused due to falling trees.
In India also some deaths have reported due to trees falling. The most high profile death was that of television celebrity in Mumbai who died after a coconut tree fell on her in 2017
So though trees require less maintenance, it is better to grow herbs, and other plants which are not very tall as they are likely to cause death.