Pruning should be done before the tree starts to bud out in the Spring. To encourage new growth, this is the best time. For shaping, anytime the plant is dormant, has lost its leaves, will work.
No, it's a bad idea to prune a pin oak in spring, as you may be increasing the chances of its infestation by the fungus oak wilt. Better to prune it when dormant. By the time oak wilt is diagnosed, it is too late to save the tree.
Black oak and other species of oak trees are abundant throughout California, and the acorns are easy to collect.
Prune it in the winter after the coldest part is over. It may drip some sap from the pruning cuts in spring but should stop after it begins to leaf out.
The address of the Red Oak Public Library is: 400 N 2Nd St, Red Oak, 51566 2251
The address of the Red Oak Heritage Foundation is: 116 E Coolbaugh St, Red Oak, IA 51566-2273
The phone number of the Red Oak Public Library is: 712-623-6516.
White oak, bur oak, red oak, pin oak
Red oak, white oak, pin oak and post oak all belong to the same genus. Genus is another word for group or family.
Quercus rubra is the genus and species name of the red oak.
Water Oak Pin Oak red oak white oak
after flowers have fallen off.
Quercus rubra is the genus and species name of the red oak.