The oak is a symbol of endurance and strength but how much do you know about the nation's favourite tree? Oaks are more likely to be struck by lightning than other trees. This enhances their ...

The Michael oak in Midlothian is among the contenders - it's name is probably a corruption of the Scots word "meikle", meaning big A dozen centuries-old oak trees have been shortlisted for the ...

It grows well on moist, but well-drained soils. The Morton Arboretum states that northern red oak has a high tolerance of salt and air pollution, making it a good tree for more exposed areas. This ...

They consist mainly of deciduous trees. One tree has a very special role to play: the oak. For the Celts, the oak symbolised the connection between the spirits of heaven and earth. In fact ...

A tree in the Scottish Highlands known as the Skipinnish Oak has been named UK Tree of the Year. Native woodland experts had no idea the tree existed until a gathering in 2009. It is thought to be ...

This old oak tree has been growing here for hundreds of years. It stands here in all weathers getting bigger and bigger. Every autumn, the leaves drop off and oak trees become bare. This doesn't ...