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 ...

Q • My pin oak tree has developed pinkish veins in the bark. Does this mean I will lose the tree? A • No specific problems of oak trees come to mind that only produce “pinkish veins” in the bark. The ...

Do you have an oak tree that needs pruning? Wait. Pruning from now through July 15 could foster the spread of deadly oak wilt among oak trees. Also avoid climbing oaks wearing spikes, nailing signs on ...

My pin oak tree was struck by lightning last week. Long strips of outer bark were completely blasted away and left hanging from the tree but we didn’t prune them off. Will they regrow if we attach ...

Q • My pin oak tree has developed pinkish veins in the bark. Does this mean I will lose the tree? Write to Chip Tynan of the Missouri Botanical Garden at chip.tynan@mobot.org or Horticultural Answer ...