Oak trees have been around for more than 50 million years, with individual trees easily living 1,000 years. One of the oldest oak trees in the U.S. is believed to be at least 2,624 years old.

Dear Neil: This oak tree is located on our church property. Is the old bark falling off due to its age, or is there a disease? A: Good question. It looks a bit like the radial shake we saw so ...

Another way to nail down an oak-wilt diagnosis is to look for dark streaks in the wood underneath the bark. Calvin Norman/Penn State A third diagnostic tool is slicing into a section of dead branch.

In this edition of ID That Tree, we’re going to introduce you to a southern oak found in Indiana, cherrybark oak. This species can typically be found in bottomland areas in extreme southern Indiana.

I would suggest that you have a International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist look at this tree closely for any signs of weakening. You are probably correct – it is most likely ...

Confirmation of oak wilt disease requires a positive lab test unless a mycelial mat is located under the bark of a dead oak tree. For more information about oak wilt, visit michiganoakwilt.org.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — An invasive beetle is laying its eggs in the nooks and crannies of oak tree bark in California, leading to an even deeper rooted issue. Goldspotted oak borers, otherwise ...

A family strolls past the bur oak tree in Lincoln Park Zoo. At 250 to 300 years old, it is one of the oldest living things in the city. But it’s dying and is due to to be cut down Monday.

Ensure good soil drainage and mulch around the tree to reduce water stress and provide nutrients. The Shasta Master Gardeners Program can be reached by phone at 530-242-2219 or email ...

A dangerous disease that can kill oak trees has been detected in plants sent to 10 states across the U.S., including Indiana. Here's what you need to know.