Waiting until the leaves drop in fall is a rule of thumb for pruning shade trees, mainly because you can see bare limbs better, and the job is less “messy” without leaves attached to the cut branches.

Oak trees sent to the University of Connecticut that originated in a Maryland nursery appeared to have been infected with oak wilt, but the trees were destroyed before the disease could be positively ...

Oak trees are a staple across the United States, offering shade, beauty, and supporting the ecology of many residential landscapes. As a homeowner, they'll also add value to your property if they're ...

MISSOURI (KSNF/KODE) — University of Missouri Extension’s Plant Diagnostic Clinic, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), is offering free testing for all common oak tree ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Big oaks are one of the dominant tree types across our metroparks. We even have a whole region named after them, but they’re increasingly threatened by the spread of a disease ...

Texas forest officials are trying to stop residents from pruning their trees in the new year to guard against a deadly tree disease known as oak wilt. Winter is typically the best time to trim trees, ...

Winter is the perfect time to prune oak trees. Oak trees are special for many reasons: they’re Iowa’s state tree, they’re important to our ecosystem and — they shouldn’t be pruned during the spring ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - In a collaborative effort with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Forest Health Program, the MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic announced it will provide free testing ...

Oak trees are one of the reasons South Texas and San Antonio are so beautiful. Oaks are one of the most common trees in the area, but unfortunately, they are susceptible to a destructive disease: oak ...

Oak trees are valuable to the Northwoods environment, recreation and wood products industries, but many are in danger.