Large seeds, such as those from oak trees, contain a wealth of resources essential for starting their growth. However, this abundance also makes them appealing targets for animals looking for a ...

This map of red oak seed sources provides an example of a major threat to an important effort against climate change: major government and private funding is being invested in planting trees as a ...

Of course, not every acorn will turn into an oak tree. An acorn requires special conditions to be met before it can germinate and grow, so only about one in every 10,000 acorns will become an ...

They make excellent bonsai trees due to their small leaves and interesting bark patterns. In this article, we will discuss how to grow the oak bonsai tree. The oak bonsai tree is a small version ...

By Cliff Johnson Carver/Scott Master gardener In the late 1940s, thousands of soldiers returned from WWII and immediately set about buying homes and producing children (i.e., the “baby boom”). The ...

Hardy, evergreen and beautiful, oak trees can also provide plenty of shade. But neighborhoods like Live Oak, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park and the Hill Country are threatened by oak wilt ...