However solitary the live oak might appear, the species is working hard to ensure our collective survival. Native to the United States, Quercus virginiana is known for its longevity—the trees ...

It’s not the biggest. It’s not the oldest. But it’s rare to find a big oak in such a highly developed area. Here’s how it ...

An Enfield Council planning document from March 2024 stated that the pedunculate oak was a "fine specimen" with high ...

A debate continues among scientists over whether tree composition in forests in eastern North America historically have been ...

Is any of God’s creations nobler than the oak tree? Its majestic boughs inspired ... impressive biodiversity (there are about 90 oak species in North America) and because of their ability ...

researchers found that the current tree dieback -- caused by drought and pest outbreaks -- combined with the thinning of certain understorey species, can actually support oak regeneration.

That makes it a “future ancient” — a very old tree for the species. The Cherry Hill Oak in Port Royal, Beaufort County’s largest live oak, and Charleston’s famous Angel Oak are ...

She explains that this has encouraged the spread of flood-intolerant tree species such as sycamore and Norway maple. Their dense canopy casts deep shade over the forest floor, making it much harder ...