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Acute Oak Decline and the Decline Disease Spiral Model: the State of the Game in the UK
Steve Potter reviews decline diseases affecting oaks in the...
Steve Potter | Feb 12, 2025
Oak Origins by Andrew Hipp
Book Review: Oak Origins – From Acorns to Species and the Tree of Life
A review of Andrew Hipp's new book
Steve Potter | Feb 12, 2025
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Oaks Behaving Strangely
Allen Coombes shares observations of unexpected phenology...
Allen Coombes | Jan 14, 2025

Plant Focus

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Hybrid Highlight: Quercus ×ludoviciana Sarg.
Quercus ×ludoviciana is a naturally occurring oak hybrid from southeastern United States, which has flourished and attracted attention in...
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Species Spotlight: Quercus aucheri Jaub. & Spach

By Bartosz Reichel | December 11, 2024
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Some personal observations of this rare oak in southwestern Turkey

Quercus coccolobifolia: How a Name Was Lost

By Roderick Cameron | October 31, 2024
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A beautiful and sonorous name has sunk into synonymy.

Are Quercus calliprinos and Q. coccifera the Same or Distinct Species?

By Jean Stephan | December 4, 2023
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Dr. Jean Stephan reviews the taxonomic status of kermes oak.