It is easy to take these trees for granted but they are teeming with biodiversity and are an integral part of Houston's ...
Santa Clarita Valley oak trees are being invaded by the goldspotted oak borer; an insect named for its iridescent black shell with gold spots that burrows underneath the bark of oak trees.
I often wonder what our parkways would look like in winter if the crape myrtles planted there possessed colorful bark.
inner bark is light red. The northern red oak (Quercus rubra) is a medium sized tree that grows up to 90 feet, is native to North America, and is moderately tolerant. It can be found all throughout ...
Each week, the Intro to Trees of Indiana web series will offer a sneak peek ... Like other members of the white oak group, the bark of chinkapin oak is light gray and ashy, however it has a flaky ...
Last but not least, the cork oak (Quercus suber) is noteworthy due to its spongy, hydrophobic bark. To appreciate this evergreen tree, observe a row of them growing along the west side of the Van ...
The bark is dark gray and blocky, with long running ridges. Shingle oak tends to keep its lower dead limbs attached to the tree. The fruit is a small, rounded acorn with a thin cap that covers a third ...