What: The Northwest red oak is a picturesque and stately tree is one of the most magnificent oaks for the garden. Strong spreading branches and deep dark green foliage define the form and dominate the ...

Leaves – deciduous, alternate, 5-8″ inches long, lobes bristle tipped, lobes separated by regular sinuses and glabrous except for the occasional axillary tuft, color is dull green to blue-green on top ...

Indiana County is home to different varieties of oak, with the most common being northern red oak (quercus ruba), white oak (quercus alba), black oak (quercus veluntina), and chestnut oak (quercus ...

You may think that the planting season is over. Not for me. I recently planted eight giant red oaks. Or, I should say, potentially giant oaks. I planted eight acorns. I’m hoping that at least one will ...

The northern red oak (Quercus rubra) is a notable native tree. The oblong leaves are large, measuring 5 to 9 inches long and 4 to 6 inches wide. Each leaf has seven to 11 outer lobes tipped with small ...

If you’re in the market for new trees, consider planting natives. They are generally lower maintenance than exotic species, require less water, fertilizers and pesticides, and often cost less, too.

I have an oak tree in my yard that has magnificent red fall color. I think it is a White oak because it has rounded lobes but I was wondering if it could be a hybrid since the color is so intense.

Question: I want to plant a red oak but my yard is not large. I'm looking for a red oak that is medium size in width. The height is not so much of a concern. From what I've read, the Shumard is much ...