A: Good news — the ridges on the twigs and branches are normal, and the interesting corky-looking bark becomes an attractive ...

Q: I have a bur oak tree in our backyard that’s 9 years old. Last summer, I started noticing ridges on the tree trunk and branches. Is this normal? If not, is there anything I can do about it?

Ridges on bur oak branches (like those seen in the left photo) are normal and become more pronounced as the tree ages. A more concerning issue is the grass encroaching on the young tree ...

Each spring, the Winnebago County Conservation Board encourages people to plant trees and shrubs by offering free seedlings for Arbor Day.

Ridges on bur oak branches (like those seen in the left photo) are normal and become more pronounced as the tree ages. A more concerning issue is the grass encroaching on the young tree, which will ...