What: The Northwest red oak is a picturesque and stately tree is one of the most magnificent oaks for the garden. Strong spreading branches and deep dark green foliage define the form and dominate the ...

November through February is the best time to plant hardy trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines. If you have been thinking about adding a shade tree to your landscape, now is a great time to do it.

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The oak tree family is made up of about 400 species of oak trees and shrubs in the genus Quercus (from Latin "oak tree”). The genus Quercus is native to the northern hemisphere, and includes deciduous ...

The white oak (Quercus alba) is a perennial tree of the Fagaceae family that best grows on rich, heavy, upland soil at a relatively slow growth rate of 12” to 24” every year. It is a medium to tall ...

Fall is the ideal time to plant hardy trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines. If you've been thinking about adding a shade tree to your landscape, do it now. Oaks are a popular option. Quercus is the ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Pin oak or Quercus palustris is named for a characteristic where small, thin, ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. In addition to its value as a timber and wildlife species, scarlet oak is ...

What: Quercus palustris, commonly called pin oak, is a very tough, easy-to-grow tree that demands little except enough space to spread. It’s best suited to the larger garden, as this oak will ...

When it comes to aging bourbon, American oak (Quercus alba) is king. But while American oak barrels account for the vast majority of bourbon aging vessels, their mandatory use is a ...