Red and white oaks (Quercus species) are great trees to plant in your yard and you will find one from the many oak species available to choose from. An oak is the state tree of Connecticut ...

Northern Red Oak Native to eastern and central North America, this tree thrives in USDA zones 3 through 8 and can grow up to 75 feet tall with a spread of 45 feet.

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 ...

An average oak will grow between a foot and a foot and a half a year, reaching maturity in about 60 years. ... Also, make sure to take root base into account when planting trees in the yard.

When planting on the south shore, avoid planting the Shumard oak in low damp areas. Both of these oaks have upright, oval growth habits, about 50 to 60 feet tall and 30 to 40 feet wide, which fit ...

This weekend's yard jobs include planting new plants, getting rid of mushrooms in the lawn, and checking the oak trees for signs of bacterial scorch disease. Skip to Article Set weather ...

Summers are growing hotter and drier, threatening species that rely on moister soil such as the Northern red oak. But white oaks and other oak varieties are expected to fare better.