Red oak trees have smoother bark and leaves with pointy edges. You've probably heard that deer prefer white oak acorns, and it's because they have lower tannin levels and therefore taste better to ...
During this time, you may need to keep a net or wire mesh around your seedling to protect it from deer and other wildlife.
The bark is dark gray and blocky, with long running ridges. Shingle oak tends to keep its lower dead limbs attached to the tree. The fruit is a small, rounded acorn with a thin cap that covers a third ...