Find out which type of oak trees to plant, plus the benefits they offer to your landscape and the environment.

Q: I am considering planting pin oaks on my property for their large size and fast growth. In pictures, the tree has a very neat and formal shape, which I also like. Their nuts are small, which I ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

In this edition of ID That Tree, we’re going to introduce you to another member of the oak family found in Indiana, and that’s northern pin oak. You can find it in the northern part of Indiana on dry ...

What: Quercus palustris, commonly called pin oak, is a very tough, easy-to-grow tree that demands little except enough space to spread. It’s best suited to the larger garden, as this oak will ...

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 ...

Q: My boyfriend, Steven, is wondering why his pin oak tree is prematurely losing its leaves. It started last year. It seems the leaves are smaller than usual, and they started dropping from the bottom ...