Old water oaks (Quercus nigra) are prone to developing decay in their trunks as they age. Because of this, their life expectancy is generally considered to be about 60 years — they have the shortest ...

I have a large, mature water oak growing in my yard that has me concerned. There is a large cavity in the trunk. I’m not sure if I should fill this up with something like concrete. Also, I have seen ...

Oak Wilt, a fungal disease that kills oak trees, has been discovered in 22 Water Oaks on Charleston Street S.E. and the trees will be removed, city officials said. "After careful consultation with the ...

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.