The retention of leaves throughout the growing season is an adaptative strategy known to us as marcescence. Oak species (Quercus sp.) and beech trees (Fagus sp.) are commonly observed exhibiting ...

It is a medium to tall tree, capable of reaching heights of 60-70’ and a diameter of 3-4’. This species grows in a round or oval shape, is moderately tolerant to shade, and establishes a deep taproot ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw ... This week, we take a look at the fourth of our oak varieties in Indiana, the Chestnut Oak or Quercus montana. The leaves ...

Leaves – deciduous, alternate ... inner bark is light red. The northern red oak (Quercus rubra) is a medium sized tree that grows up to 90 feet, is native to North America, and is moderately tolerant.

Perhaps you made some of the common mistakes when planting a tree, such as not realizing what size it would grow to — there ...

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 ...

As autumn fades to the background and winter weather creeps in, our trees have gone dormant and the leaves have fallen. Well, most of the leaves have fallen. The oaks are stubborn about shedding ...