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The severe topping of this red oak has led to decay through the heartwood of the trunk. Borers have then moved into the trunk over the years and devoured the wood. It should come down.

Dear Neil: We have a fairly new (2 years in our landscape) red oak tree that has developed a vertical crack down its trunk. It is turning black along the sides of the crack. Should I wrap it ...

Table of Contents Advanced I.D. Red Oak vs White Oak Leaves Bark Appearance Red Oak vs White Oak Acorns Tree Height and Shape Which Do Deer Like Better—Red or White? 6 Tips for Hunting Deer Near ...

Sunday night's storm with brief, drenching rain and high winds uprooted and toppled an Atherton High School red oak tree that might have held its ground for as many as 200 years. Even though the ...

Spray on a day when temperatures will be below 85 degrees, and you shouldn’t have any problems. I’ve done this on my own lawn many times without any issues with my St. Augustine.

These leaf galls indicate that the red oak tree is stressed.(Howard Garrett / Special Contributor) Proclaiming that galls in trees are simply cosmetic and not a problem is not quite right. The ...

There are more than 500 types of oak trees, all of which began life as a tiny acorn. The species are divided into two general categories: white oak vs. red oak. Red Oaks vs. White Oaks ...

So, while you may be lamenting that a classic red oak tree may not mesh with your lifestyle (or distaste for yard work), don't worry too much. There is a perfect tree for you waiting to be planted.