Oak Trees

Image by AutumnSkyPhotography Oaks are tough, magnificent trees that are integral parts of many western ecosystems. However, they can be damaged easily if their very specific growth requirements are altered.…

Image by Nancy Gregory, University of Delaware, Bugwood.org Plant diseases in trees can be tricky things. In many cases, symptoms can go unnoticed for years, then seem to cause sudden death. In other cases,…

Image by Joseph OBrien, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org Sudden oak death is a deadly disease of oak trees in coastal areas of California and Oregon. Once infected, trees can’t be saved. Find out how to…

Image by indigojt “Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut, that held its ground,” said author David Icke. Pin oak trees are mighty oaks that have held their ground as a fast growing, native shade tree in…

Image by landbysea If you want a graceful, spreading shade tree that is an American native, live oak (Quercus virginiana) might be the tree you are looking for. Live oak tree facts give you some idea of how…

Image by Gardening Know How, via Nikki Tilley Willow oaks are no relation to willows but they seem to soak up water in a similar fashion. Where do willow oak trees grow? They thrive in floodplains and near…

Image by DLeonis Oak trees (Quercus) are among the most common tree species found in forests, but their number are declining. The main cause of the decline is the value of acorns and young saplings as a food…

Image by ollirg Oaks (Quercus) come in many sizes and shapes, and you’ll even find a few evergreens in the mix. Whether you are looking for the perfect tree for your landscape or want to learn to identify the…

Image by Artverau Almost everyone who lives near oak trees has seen the small balls hanging in the tree branches, yet many still may ask: “What are oak galls?” Oak apple galls look like small, round fruit but…

Image by seven75 If you think your yard is too small for oak trees, think again. Columnar oak trees (Quercus robur ‘Fastigiata’) offer the magnificent green lobed foliage and ridged bark that other oaks have,…