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In October 2015, after visiting the Polly Hill Arboretum on Martha’s Vineyard and before attending the 8th International Oak Society Conference in Lisle, Tim Boland, the Director of Polly Hill,...
Posted Sat, 2017-03-25 12:48 in Béatrice Chassé's blog
This year a great number of species are producing acorns for the first time. 
Posted Sun, 2016-07-31 15:35 in Béatrice Chassé's blog
The Arboretum des Pouyouleix (the French National Collection for the genus Quercus) now has a website. Many parts are still under construction, notably the accessions list.
Posted Sun, 2015-04-19 07:00 in Béatrice Chassé's blog
Q. crassifolia Bonpl. puts on record growth in Arboretum des Pouyouleix
Posted Thu, 2014-11-20 11:23 in Béatrice Chassé's blog
Jurupa Hills oak may be California's oldest plant
jurupa_oak_2.jpg
Posted Tue, 2010-01-05 13:07 in Béatrice Chassé's blog
If you participated in the International Oak Society's 6th Triennial Conference in Puebla, you probably have fond memories, interesting ideas and helpful suggestions to share with f
Posted Tue, 2009-11-03 10:55 in Béatrice Chassé's blog

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In October 2015, after visiting the Polly Hill Arboretum on Martha’s Vineyard and before attending the 8th International Oak Society Conference in Lisle, Tim Boland, the Director of Polly Hill,...
Posted Sat, 2017-03-25 12:48 in Béatrice Chassé's blog
This year a great number of species are producing acorns for the first time. 
Posted Sun, 2016-07-31 15:35 in Béatrice Chassé's blog
The Arboretum des Pouyouleix (the French National Collection for the genus Quercus) now has a website. Many parts are still under construction, notably the accessions list.
Posted Sun, 2015-04-19 07:00 in Béatrice Chassé's blog
Q. crassifolia Bonpl. puts on record growth in Arboretum des Pouyouleix
Posted Thu, 2014-11-20 11:23 in Béatrice Chassé's blog
Jurupa Hills oak may be California's oldest plant
jurupa_oak_2.jpg
Posted Tue, 2010-01-05 13:07 in Béatrice Chassé's blog
If you participated in the International Oak Society's 6th Triennial Conference in Puebla, you probably have fond memories, interesting ideas and helpful suggestions to share with f
Posted Tue, 2009-11-03 10:55 in Béatrice Chassé's blog