Willow oak (Quercus phellos) is a deciduous, common oak tree. A member of the red oak family, this tree has a dense, usually rounded crown and simple, linear leaves. Willow oak trees are generally ...

It is a good time to plant shade trees because the weather is relatively mild and the new trees can work on producing a root system before they are faced with the challenges of a Central Texas summer.

Majestic oak trees have been capturing attention long before travelers on the Oregon Trail stopped their wagons and set up their new life. Indigenous people nurtured oaks for edible acorns, and ...