White oaks (Quercus alba) are durable, large canopied, long-lived trees that grow slowly and are common in southern Wisconsin ...

Erin Patterson had an interest in mushrooms, and the lonely outskirts of Gippsland were the perfect place to find an unlikely ...

A new pest may emerge in Ohio as Brood XIV cicadas conclude their 17-year life cycle. Oak leaf itch mites can bite people, ...

The next potential threat facing Niagara County’s trees could make the jump from across the border. Trees in Canada’s Niagara Region have been infected with oak wilt, a fungal disease that means ...

You can remove poison oak from your yard by hand or with an herbicide. No matter which method you choose, wear protective ...

Cicada season may be over, but another pest emerges right after. Here's how to prevent possible bites and rashes from oak ...

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.

Galls on oak leaves are harmless growths caused by specific insects. They have different shapes depending on the insect species causing the gall.

It’s that time of year: the days are getting shorter, the air has a biting chill to it, and the leaves are turning a reddish-brown before they drop from the trees. But all of those leaves need ...

While cicadas are harmless, the pests that are drawn to them can bite and cause a rash. What to know about the oak leaf itch mite.

Pin oak trees often appear to have poor leaf color and suffer from leaf chlorosis or yellowing. Depending on the severity of the problem, trees typically range from bright green ...

The pin oak or English oak, is a rugged, spreading, deciduous tree with fissured, grey-brown bark and dark green leaves and it produces acorns.