The slower rate of growth has its benefits as it contributes to the strength of the wood and long life of the trees. The water oak, for example, grows quite rapidly for an oak but has relatively ...

A yard without trees is like a cup of coffee without creamer -- functional, sure, but missing some key element that makes its ...

Here is a method to estimate a tree's age without cutting. Noninvasive measurements can get you an acceptable age estimate for forest-grown trees.

In September, 2014 I bought a red oak tree from a local nursery. I’m not trying to blame a nursery, I just am hoping maybe I can still save the tree. It was a slim and tall red oak tree. By the ...

'Once your acorn starts rooting, plant it in a container where it can grow for a while, since oaks develop a deep taproot ...

Willow oak (Quercus phellos) is a deciduous, common oak tree. A member of the red oak family, this tree has a dense, usually rounded crown and simple, linear leaves.

Arts & Entertainment These 5 trees take you on a biblical journey of grace and growth Fig, olive, oak, palm and green bay can bring a little bit of the Bible into your backyard.

Getting the timing right for tree planting is important, but so is selecting the right kind of trees. Among the recommended varieties for our area are live oak, Texas red oak, Mexican white oak ...

This Northern Red Oak tree was fitted with sensors by a team from Harvard Forest, and the data they collect is entered into a programme that enables the tree to communicate.

Q: What are the crab apple sized balls that our dropping from our northern red oak trees? They are heavy enough that we hear them bouncing off the roof and they seem to have a liquid inside. We've ...

The heritage tree that was removed due to disease will be repurposed for custom wood furnishings and other artistry. Those pieces will be displayed in the future at Indeed Tower, ...

Dear Neil: We have a large Shumard red oak that seems to be competing to be the last tree to leaf out on our block. Some branches have many leaves, while others are sparse. Is this a result of the ...