Waiting for winter assures that trees are dormant, so they won’t respond with new growth late in the season that is more vulnerable to winter injury. Oak wilt, identified in the 1940s, is ...

MINNEAPOLIS — The record warmth this winter could continue to cause problems through the spring and summer for oak trees. Oak wilt, which has been in Minnesota for 70 years now, continues to spread.

So perhaps they have learned to stay away from such trees in winter to avoid being heard by potential predators. A shingle oak tree holds on to all its leaves in Feb. in Lake County. (Photo by ...

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- Some lawn maintenance is recommended now that the leaves have fallen. Experts explained why this is the best time of year to prune your trees to avoid a deadly ...

all trees, no matter the size or age, need protection from drying winter winds. One of my favorite theories (of many) harkens back to the evolutionary roots of oaks and beech. Beech and oak are in ...

Every two to five years, oak trees ... As far as winter is concerned, some people believe this overabundance of acorns means a harsh winter is on its way. “What it means is the tree is just ...