Loren O'Rourke, Sacramento Tree Foundation Planting native oak species on underutilized urban public lands in Sacramento has a unique set of difficulties.

Wendy Herniman, Steward at Pepperwood Preserve, Sonoma County, California The phenology, dendrochronology and genotypes of a small multi-species community of oaks in an area of mixed hardwood forest ...

Galls are abnormal growths and can be caused by a variety of different organisms, including insects and mites, and ...

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The species can also harm trees by infecting them with pathogens from the fungus they carry and feed upon. Infestation can spread to a tree’s trunk and ultimately kill the plant, the county said.

Oak Birch Alder Hazel Rowan Scots Pine Holly Crab Apple Cherry Willow species and more. Tree species are chosen based on your site conditions, mainly depending on soil suitability, vegetation and ...

But not every tree has to be 40 feet tall to be beautiful. Plenty of varieties, that don't reach more than 10 to 15 feet tall at maturity, have been bred for smaller gardens. And they'll still bring ...

When planting new trees, I often think of the longevity and impact of this oak. The extra time and effort spent on proper tree planting is a small investment for the long dividends paid by a tree ...

The old oak had luckily grown with ample distance from homes, sidewalks, and utility wires, but not all trees have such harmonious placement. Before planting, it is important to analyze the landscape.

The felling of a 500-year-old ancient oak in north London has led to an outpouring of anger, echoing the reaction when the Sycamore Gap tree is alleged to have been chopped down in September 2023.

Is any of God’s creations nobler than the oak tree? Its majestic boughs inspired the pens of Wordsworth and Whitman and the brushes of Monet and Corot. Its wood has kept Old Ironsides afloat and ...