White oaks (Quercus alba) are durable, large canopied, long-lived trees that grow slowly and are common in southern Wisconsin ...

After many kilometres, the chain on my bike comes off next to a majestic oak. The tree becomes Quercus: a friend, a confidant ...

The oak is often a symbol of solidity and permanence, but the secret of the tree’s success may be in its ability to adapt and ...

Find out what types of oak trees are best for your growing conditions, from dry to wet, and sandy to clay soil.

Live oak The live oak, Quercus virginiana, is virtually everyone’s favorite oak; indeed, for many people it is their favorite tree. There are certainly good reasons for this.

Black oak (Quercus velutina) is a deciduous, medium-to-large oak tree is commonly found in the eastern half of the United States. A black oak tree can be identified by its bark and leaves.

ANSBACH, Germany — Did you know that the oak (Quercus) is probably one of most important deciduous trees in Central Europe? It is a habitat for many birds, insects and small mammals. In Germany ...

All oak is not created equal. Here’s why the type of barrel used to age your wine matters and how it impacts what's in your glass.

Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one of the most abundant trees across much of eastern North America. It ...

Nowhere is the action busier than around native Quercus, or oak trees, a keystone genus teeming with more life than any other plant on earth. A native oak is a biodiversity supercharger.

Willow oak (Quercus phellos) is a deciduous, common oak tree. A member of the red oak family, this tree has a dense, usually rounded crown and simple, linear leaves.