Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one of the most abundant trees across much of eastern North America. It also ...

The oak tree family is made up of about 400 species of oak trees and shrubs in the genus Quercus (from Latin "oak tree”). The genus Quercus is native to the northern hemisphere, and includes deciduous ...

Why would a white oak start dropping immature acorns long before fall? I recently noticed a large number beneath a Quercus alba and started learning about what's often called "June drop." ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A young buck paws at the ground and feeds on acorns. Few average Joes can correctly identify every species of oak growing in North ...

With nearly 500 unique species and more than 180 hybrids, the genus Quercus (oak) is among the largest and most important of all woody landscape plants. Many of the species we are most familiar with ...

Now that the glory of aspen gold is passing, it’s time to honor the sturdy oak that adds rich tones of red and russet and umber to the autumn landscape while providing precious calories for birds and ...

I am 15 years old when I meet my special friend. I leave my concrete suburb, overflowing with a rage that longs to be soothed, but I don’t know how. My bike is my outlet, my escape route, and I ride ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Nearly one-third of all oak species (31%) are considered threatened with extinction, according to a new report. Of all 430 species of oaks, the ...