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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What: Quercus palustris, commonly called pin oak, is a very tough, easy-to-grow tree that demands little except enough space to spread. It’s best suited to the larger garden, as this oak will ...

Q: My husband would like to plant a white oak seedling in a newly cleared area. We think we should surely be able to find a white oak seedling on our property; we have a 25-year-old white oak near the ...

A rare look at the earliest stage of a pin oak tree shows how an acorn develops roots and leaves. Learn how one seedling was identified, transplanted and its role in supporting local wildlife. This is ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Plant an oak tree. That's the easiest thing I can tell you to do if you want to celebrate Arbor Day or Earth Day, or just increase your home value and curb appeal, reduce energy ...

There is a saying, “The best time to plant an oak tree was 20 years ago, and the second best time is now." When you have the opportunity to plant a shade tree, there are many reasons to plant an oak ...

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. You must be logged in to react. Click any ...

My red oak tree developed spots on the leaves in late summer. Since then, many of the leaves have fallen off, and the tree looks dead. What can I do about this problem? Your description sounds like ...