Oak tannins got their name because they were crucial in the tanning industry. Entire treatises have been written on the numerous uses of this magnificent tree that was named the national tree of ...

If your oak tree was planted in a bad location or needs to be moved because of projects on your property, here's how to ...

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

Thick, sturdy branches extend from the centuries old live oaks like tentacles from some giant sea creature. Mature live oak trees spark glowing descriptions.

An oak tree has a regal presence in the landscape, some growing tall and others growing wide, and some quite small. Most of them take decades to get to maturity while others are faster growing.

Secrets for Nurturing Sturdy Trees. October 3, 2008. By Alan J. Heavens. A thunderstorm with strong wind is enough to send tree limbs crashing down onto property.

The oak processionary moth damages the tree’s foliage and increases its susceptibility to other diseases – and climate change means the pest is sticking around for much longer these days, due ...

The majestic live oak is losing its battle for survival to suburban sprawl and the encroachment of taller trees, a new University of Florida study finds. An icon in American history and literature ...

CLEVELAND — The old tree hangs tough -- standing its ground even in the face of whatever nature tosses its way. The sturdy old oak known for strength has lived up to its billing for eighty-four ...

Oregon white oaks are iconic trees in the Willamette Valley. Sure, they're more sturdy than sexy with their gnarled branches twisting from stout trunks and canopies of leaves budding from broad ...