The Texas red oak tree is a medium to small tree, “usually growing 30 to 50 feet,” so about one-fourth to one-half the size of the Shumard oak. You are likely to see the pure Texas red oak in ...

Live oak trees are a piece of Texas history. A visit to Rockport's Big Tree is proof. By Brandi Keller, Correspondent Updated Oct 17, 2022 4:42 p.m.

WHAT: A missing oak species—the Quercus tardifolia—that was thought to be extinct, until nine botanical researchers scoured Big Bend in search of one last living tree.

In Texas, the birds’ survival mainly depends on the live oak, says Fred Bryant, director of development at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute in Kingsville, Texas.

The iconic Big Tree, a 1,000-plus,-year-old coastal live oak at Goose Island State park near Rockport, before the Hurricane Harvey. The tree, one of the largest coastal live oaks in Texas ...

Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the U.S., responsible for killing millions of trees across 76 counties in Texas, according to the forest service.

Texas A&M Forest Service calls it “one of the deadliest tree diseases in the U.S.” and says the fugus is responsible for killing millions of oak trees across Texas.

A decade ago, the Quercus Tardifolia oak tree was declared extinct. But last year, Michael Eason, a scientist with the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Rare Plants and Conservation program, found ...

Live oak, jade trees, hibiscus and more advice from Neil Sperry. Texas arborist can properly diagnose ailing live oak tree Skip to main content Skip to main content ...