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Oak-Focused Seminars Online

By Website Editor | February 12, 2021

Murphy Westwood and Tim Boland presented on oak diversity and conservation.

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Conversations with Conservationists

By Website Editor | February 9, 2021

Two podcasts about oak conservation

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Book Review: Illustrated Flora of Fagaceae Trees of the World

By Shaun Haddock | February 9, 2021

Shaun Haddock reviews Keiko Tokunaga's latest book.

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The Red List of Oaks

By Website Editor | December 11, 2020

The Red List of Oaks 2020 has been published, detailing the completed IUCN Red List threat assessments for oaks.

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Oaks in Opera

By Roderick Cameron | October 9, 2020

Oaks have been featured in several operas. Here is a list of what we found.

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When Oak Leaves Fail to Fall

By Andrew Hipp | October 8, 2020

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Marcescent leaves persist on deciduous trees through winter.

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Oak Trials in New Zealand

By Kathryn Hurr | June 10, 2020

Seedlings examined by Oak Interest Group

The Oak Action Group of Farm Forestry New Zealand is planning to establish American Red Oak Timber Trial Blocks.

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Illustrated Oaks of the World

By David More | April 8, 2020

David More shares some of his magnificent illustrations of oaks, part of a work-in-progress.

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Oaks Hold the Keys to Understanding Ancient Rome

By Roderick Cameron | December 15, 2019

Two papers report on research that use oak tree-rings to understand aspects of Ancient Rome.

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Book Review: The Bench Grafter's Handbook

By Trompenburg Gar... | December 11, 2019

A new book provides a comprehensive guide to the skills and knowledge involved in grafting temperate woody plants.

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Editor's Picks

Oaks in Oz: Australian Oak Open Days, May 8–13, 2025

Oak collections and much more in Canberra, New South Wales...

Website Editor | Aug 11, 2025

Nay! Its Née, not Neé

A controversial publication proposes to change the...

Roderick Cameron | Aug 05, 2025

Group photo with champion Quercus arkansana in Bokrijk Arboretum

Belgian Oak Open Days: May 29–June 1, 2025

A team of reporters share their take on the event.

Website Editor | Jun 22, 2025

Plant Focus

Quercus ×bimundorum ‘Crimschmidt’ growing in the Prairie Arboretum, Freeman, South Dakota, USA © Dirk GiseburtQuercus ×bimundorum ‘Crimschmidt’ growing in the Prairie Arboretum, Freeman, South Dakota, USA © Dirk Giseburt

Hybrid Highlight: Quercus ×bimundorum E.J. Palmer, the ‘Oak of Two Worlds’

A naturally occurring hybrid between Quercus robur and Q. alba.

Oak-Focused Seminars Online

By Website Editor | February 12, 2021

Murphy Westwood and Tim Boland presented on oak diversity and conservation.

Read more about Oak-Focused Seminars Online

Conversations with Conservationists

By Website Editor | February 9, 2021

Two podcasts about oak conservation

Read more about Conversations with Conservationists

Book Review: Illustrated Flora of Fagaceae Trees of the World

By Shaun Haddock | February 9, 2021

Shaun Haddock reviews Keiko Tokunaga's latest book.

Read more about Book Review: Illustrated Flora of Fagaceae Trees of the World

The Red List of Oaks

By Website Editor | December 11, 2020

The Red List of Oaks 2020 has been published, detailing the completed IUCN Red List threat assessments for oaks.

Read more about The Red List of Oaks

Oaks in Opera

By Roderick Cameron | October 9, 2020

Oaks have been featured in several operas. Here is a list of what we found.

Read more about Oaks in Opera

When Oak Leaves Fail to Fall

By Andrew Hipp | October 8, 2020

Marcescent leaves persist on deciduous trees through winter.

Read more about When Oak Leaves Fail to Fall

Oak Trials in New Zealand

By Kathryn Hurr | June 10, 2020

The Oak Action Group of Farm Forestry New Zealand is planning to establish American Red Oak Timber Trial Blocks.

Read more about Oak Trials in New Zealand

Illustrated Oaks of the World

By David More | April 8, 2020

David More shares some of his magnificent illustrations of oaks, part of a work-in-progress.

Read more about Illustrated Oaks of the World

Oaks Hold the Keys to Understanding Ancient Rome

By Roderick Cameron | December 15, 2019

Two papers report on research that use oak tree-rings to understand aspects of Ancient Rome.

Read more about Oaks Hold the Keys to Understanding Ancient Rome

Book Review: The Bench Grafter's Handbook

By Trompenburg Gar... | December 11, 2019

A new book provides a comprehensive guide to the skills and knowledge involved in grafting temperate woody plants.

Read more about Book Review: The Bench Grafter's Handbook

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