Oak Trees
Nothing is as stately as an old oak tree growing in the landscape. Learn how to plant a new oak tree, how to care for a mature tree, and all the things that come in between, like pruning, problems, and picking the perfect variety.
Oak Trees
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Live Oak Tree Care: Learn How To Grow A Live Oak Tree
If you want a graceful, spreading shade tree that is an American native, live oak might be the tree you are looking for. Get more information about how to grow a live oak tree and live oak tree care in this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Pin Oak Growth Rate: Tips On Planting A Pin Oak Tree
Pin oak trees are mighty oaks that have held their ground as a fast growing, native shade tree in the eastern part of the United States for hundreds of years. Learn more about pin oak growth rate and using pin oaks in landscapes in this article.
By Darcy Larum
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White Oak Tree Facts – What Are White Oak Tree Growing Conditions
White oak trees are North American natives. Their branches provide shade, their acorns feed wildlife, and their fall colors dazzle everyone who sees them. Learn some white oak tree facts and how to include them in the landscape of your home right here.
By Liz Baessler
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Water Oak Tree Care: Growing Water Oak Trees In The Landscape
Water oak trees are ornamental shade trees and have an ease of care that makes them perfect in the landscape. But be aware that these plants are short-lived, surviving 30 to 50 years. Click the following article for more water oak information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Columnar Oak Information: What Are Columnar Oak Trees
If you think your yard is too small for oak trees, think again. Columnar oak trees offer the magnificent green lobed foliage and ridged bark that other oaks have, without taking up all that space. Learn more about them in this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Cork Oak Information – Learn About Cork Oak Trees In The Landscape
Have you ever wondered what corks are made of? They are often made from the bark of cork oak trees. For more cork oak information, including tops about growing a cork oak tree, the following article should help. Click here to learn more.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is A Bur Oak Tree: Learn About Bur Oak Care In Landscapes
Mighty and majestic, the bur oak is a survivor. Its massive trunk and rough bark help it exist in a very broad natural range in a variety of habitats - from bottomlands to dry uplands. What is a bur oak? For bur oak information and tips on bur oak care, click this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Propagating Oak Trees - Learn How To Grow An Oak Tree
Oak trees are among the most common tree species found in forests, but their number are declining. You can help the tree recover its former glory by starting and planting oak tree seedlings following the instructions in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Willow Oak Tree Care – How To Grow A Willow Oak Tree
Willow oak trees are very popular shade and specimen trees. Because they are fast growing and fill out with an attractive, branching shape, they are a frequent choice in parks and along wide streets. Learn more about willow oak tree care in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Oak Tree Gall Mites: Learn How To Get Rid Of Oak Mites
Oak leaf gall mites are more of a problem for humans than for oak trees. These insects live inside the galls on oak leaves. So exactly what are oak leaf mites? What is effective in treating oak mites? If you want more information about these oak leaf itch mites, click here.
By Teo Spengler
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Knopper Gall Information – What Causes Deformed Acorns On Oak Trees
My oak tree has ridged, knobby, sticky looking formations on the acorns. They're pretty odd looking and make me wonder what's wrong with my acorns. The most likely culprit is knopper galls. Click here for additional knopper gall information.
By Amy Grant
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Nuttall Oak Information – Tips For Nuttall Oak Tree Care
Many gardeners are not familiar with nuttall oak trees (Quercus nuttallii). What is a nuttall oak? It is a tall deciduous tree native to this country. For more nuttall oak information, including tips on how to grow a nuttall oak, click the article that follows.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is Oak Wilt: Learn About Oak Wilt Treatment And Prevention
In some areas, oak wilt is becoming endemic, affecting both young and mature oak trees. Read this article to learn about this important disease of oaks. Click here to get additional information.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Red Oak Tree Information: How To Grow A Red Oak Tree
Red oak is a handsome, adaptable tree that thrives in nearly any setting. It provides glorious summer shade and reliable fall color for many years to come. Click here for red oak tree information, then learn how to grow a red oak tree.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Chinkapin Oak Trees – Tips On Growing A Chinkapin Oak Tree
Some facts about chinkapin trees help you recognize them as part of the oak tree family. For example, chinkapin oak trees, like all oaks, grow clusters of buds at the end of branches. This article provides more chinkapin oak information.
By Teo Spengler
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History Of Oak Trees - Where Do Oaks Come From
The stunning beauty, strength and longevity of oak trees has made them perhaps the best known and most admired. This throwback is all about oak tree history.
By Teo Spengler
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Landscaping Beneath Oaks – What Will Grow Under Oak Trees
Limited planting under an oak tree is possible as long as you keep the tree’s cultural requirements in mind. Learn more about planting under an oak tree here.
By Teo Spengler