PITTSFIELD — Proud and old may not come to mind when describing pin oaks. But for the one that used to shade 16th tee box at Berkshire Hills Country Club, those terms might apply. That approximately ...

My red oak tree developed spots on the leaves in late summer. Since then, many of the leaves have fallen off, and the tree looks dead. What can I do about this problem? Your description sounds like ...

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.

A rare look at the earliest stage of a pin oak tree shows how an acorn develops roots and leaves. Learn how one seedling was identified, transplanted and its role in supporting local wildlife. This is ...

There is a saying, “The best time to plant an oak tree was 20 years ago, and the second best time is now." When you have the opportunity to plant a shade tree, there are many reasons to plant an oak ...

The Maryland Big Tree Program is 100 years old in 2025. To celebrate I have written a book on the native GOAT Trees of Maryland — the greatest of all time. You must be logged in to react. Click any ...