It is easy to take these trees for granted but they are teeming with biodiversity and are an integral part of Houston's ...

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 ...

This species also can be affected by anthracnose, oak wilt and two-lined chestnut borers. For full article with additional photos view: Intro to Trees of Indiana: Chinkapin Oak, Forestry and Natural ...

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 ...

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 ...

Watch the oak tree change through the seasons. Acorns falling from the oak tree are often eaten by squirrels, or buried to eat over the winter. Many insects and birds make the oak tree their home ...