One of the century-old oak trees flanking the Cheekwood mansion did not survive the winter storm, officials said.

A new study shows that tiny microbes living in and around oak trees may help them survive drought, poor soil, and disease.

A two-year study revealed that oak trees subtly shift their microbial communities during drought, recruiting beneficial ...

Cheekwood, the 55-acre botanical garden and art museum in Nashville, announced Monday that one of its ancient oak trees will ...

To qualify for funding, property owners need a professional to verify the disease on their land first. Local experts can be ...

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.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - It’s possible this year is a mast year for your oak trees, which would explain the exceptionally high yield of acorns. During a mast year, a fruit-bearing tree produces more ...

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 ...

Jason and Aga Jones loved the magnificent oak tree that was once the centerpiece of their backyard. In 2013 — a year after they bought their home in Takoma Park — they restored a circular stone ...