Anecdotal evidence has long shown that oak trees can act as a line of defense against spreading blazes. Now, the Santa ...

New research finds that centuries-old oaks can dynamically rewire how they absorb nutrients—suggesting forests may be more ...

What you can do about yellownecked caterpillars: if you have an oak tree suffering an infestation, consider dusting the ...

The following planning applications have been submitted to Mid Sussex District Council, Lewes District Council and the South ...

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

What can you learn from a tree's leaves? Discover how leaf shapes, edges, patterns, and more can help you identify a tree in the forest.

Although the city of Plano made multiple efforts to prolong the life of a 400-year-old bur oak tree growing in Bob Woodruff park in Plano, a large rain storm in October 2023 toppled the ...

From fungal disease to hungry bacteria, slugs and insects, plenty of pests want to munch on your garden. Here's how to protect your plants.

The DeLand City Commission is expected to decide on Monday night whether to approve the removal of 62 historic trees, most of which are in good to fair condition, for a development. The trees ...

Galls on oak leaves are harmless growths caused by specific insects. They have different shapes depending on the insect species causing the gall.

The Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB) is an invasive ambrosia beetle that infests several species of white oaks in California: valley oak, blue oak, and Oregon oak. The beetle is spreading rapidly in ...

Shape and symmetry help determine where a leaf lands — and if the tree it came from can recoup the leaf’s carbon as it decomposes.