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 ...

Leaves – deciduous, alternate, 5-8″ inches long, lobes bristle tipped, lobes separated by regular sinuses and glabrous except for the occasional axillary tuft, color is dull green to blue-green on top ...

Indiana County is home to different varieties of oak, with the most common being northern red oak (quercus ruba), white oak (quercus alba), black oak (quercus veluntina), and chestnut oak (quercus ...

You may think that the planting season is over. Not for me. I recently planted eight giant red oaks. Or, I should say, potentially giant oaks. I planted eight acorns. I’m hoping that at least one will ...

If you’re in the market for new trees, consider planting natives. They are generally lower maintenance than exotic species, require less water, fertilizers and pesticides, and often cost less, too.

I have an oak tree in my yard that has magnificent red fall color. I think it is a White oak because it has rounded lobes but I was wondering if it could be a hybrid since the color is so intense.

Q: What is the difference between red oak and white oak? A: We divide the many species ofoak (genus name is Quercus) into two basic groups: Red oak and whiteoak. Within each of these groups are about ...

Of all the magnificent trees that shade our yards and line our streets, the most bountiful are oaks. “Oaks feed more wildlife than any other trees in our region,” said Spencer Campbell, Plant Clinic ...