As a big fan of easy-to-identify trees, I was happy to see chestnut oak while hiking Mt. Agamenticus last week. I usually rely upon leaves to identify most tree species, so winter tree identification ...

Looks like: Chestnut oak trees are deciduous, medium-sized trees that can reach a height of 65 to 80 feet. The long, chestnut-shaped leaves become dark yellowish-green in summer and change to ...

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 ...

Corn won't grow at all on Rocky Top, Dirt's too rocky by far. That's why all the folks on Rocky Top, get their corn from a jar. --“Rocky Top”, lyrics by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant Way up yonder on a ...

North Florida and South Georgia are blessed with many species of native oak trees. Two species, dwarf live oak and running oak, form thickets from underground runners and may reach heights of only ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana Governor ...

There has been a pronounced decline of oak trees throughout our region in recent years. In many cases, it has been the chestnut oak that has been most impacted. However, other oak species have ...

JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. — One southern Indiana family truly has one of the largest trees in the nation. Richard and Kris Schepman’s family farm, located outside of Crothersville, is home to a swamp ...

I would like to know what tree this is that is growing in front of Wilson Hall on the UAHuntsville campus. Can you help me with this? Thank you, Elaine H.. Dear Elaine, Most definitely – the large ...