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• Trees For Sandy Soils

  Sandy soils, unlike clay soils, do not retain moisture well. If the water filters to quickly through the soil, then plants might not have enough time to absorb the moisture before it moves through the soil. So which trees will do well in sandy soils?... Posted Feb 15 2008, 02:12 PM by bryan-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, oak, oak trees, sand, sandy, sandy soil, soil, soil conditions, tree, trees

• How many oak tree species are there?

  It has been reported that there are over 500 different species of oak trees (Quercus) worldwide. Now, I have read of some arguments that not all of them are unique but some may be hybrids or very closely related. I do not intend to enter that argument... Posted Feb 06 2008, 10:18 AM by mainspring-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: acorns, common questions, oak leaves, oak species, oak tree, oak trees, quercus, shade

• Why do Oak trees hold their fall leaves?

  I have been admiring some oak trees this winter. They are still holding their leaves and they are a wonderful rusty looking color, even through blizzards and strong winds. I have never noticed trees holding their leaves like this so long into the winter... Posted Feb 02 2008, 09:09 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: black oak, common questions, fall leaves, oak leaves, oak trees, red oak, white oak, winter

• What plants and trees would be good food for wild turkeys?

  Creating good food supplies for wild turkey is not a huge task because turkeys are quite versatile with their food choices. Preferred foods for turkeys include acorns, beechnuts, corn, flowering dogwood, berries, wild grape, pine seeds and other agricultural... Posted Feb 02 2008, 09:02 AM by mainspring-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: acorn, acorns, blueberry, dogwood trees, nuts, oak trees, pine tree

• When should you prune oak trees?

  Spring is the appropriate time to prune most trees, but not oak trees. When oak trees are pruned in the spring the fresh sap that the wounds secret attracts beatles. The beatles can infect the oak trees with the oak-wilt disease. Red oaks, pin oaks, and... Posted Jan 29 2008, 08:02 AM by mainspring-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, oak tree, oak trees, pruning, tree, trees