Q: I am considering planting pin oaks on my property for their large size and fast growth. In pictures, the tree has a very neat and formal shape, which I also like. Their nuts are small, which I ...

On this edition of ID That Tree, meet a species of native Indiana oak from the broad red/black oak family, which is found in bottomlands and areas with imperfectly drained soil, the Pin Oak. This ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Find out what types of oak trees are best for your growing conditions, from dry to wet, and sandy to clay soil. Bob Stefko I'm a ...

This is another side of nature that most people seldom see. It is the earliest stage of an acorn becoming a tree. You can see from top down, the green leaves, the tiny trunk and the larger taproot.

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 ...

People can be such creatures of habit. That characteristic often eases our lives by allowing us to take the guesswork out of our choices, but it can also stifle discovery of new things. We have ...

The Maryland Big Tree Program is 100 years old in 2025. To celebrate I have written a book on the native GOAT Trees of Maryland — the greatest of all time. There are several trees in Southern Maryland ...