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Live oak acorns don’t produce many new trees in a mature landscape but they do help insure the survival of the species and provide an important supply of food for area wildlife.

Question: I recently had an oak tree removed from my yard and want to replace it with a nice tolerant shade tree. My yard measures 65x35. What are the best noninvasive shade trees to plant in my area?

Numerous oak species are native to or common in Pennsylvania, where they populate forests, grow as back-yard shade trees, and serve as arguably the best host plant for bird-feeding caterpillars.

The northern red oak is a medium-sized, deciduous shade tree with a growth rate of two feet per year. The tree reaches a mature height of 60 to 75 feet and has a 45-foot spread.

An investigation into plants suitable for placement under an oak tree is pertinent to shade gardens in general. To be precise, we are talking about a niche microclimate known as dry shade.

Is there room in your yard for a shade tree that grows to a height of 70 to 80 feet, such as a red oak, Norway maple or red maple? RON TARVER Tribune News Service file I am often asked to ...

I'm a big fan of all types of oak trees, and I’ve even sprouted an acorn from a tree at my family's old homestead to grow in my father's memory. But I'm not alone in my appreciation of this ...

Shade is a valuable commodity in the San Antonio area. There is an A list of recommended shade trees that includes live oak, Texas red oak, cedar elm, Shumard oak, Mexican sycamore, bur oak ...

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Give your trees ample room from your house. Again, it depends on the tree species, but for most types you’ll want to be at least 15 feet out, farther if you have a two-story house.

Christy was a member of the Shade Tree Commission at the time. According to inspections conducted in 2000, she said, the oak is the third-largest in Cumberland County.