Oak trees around Minnesota have suffered from bouts of heavy precipitation and drought — conditions that make them more vulnerable to two-lined chestnut borer, a beetle that eats the inner bark ...

Of the thousands of native plants and trees that most Americans and nearly all Minnesotans can plant in their yards, one species towers above the rest. To do the most good for the most things, and ...

MINNEAPOLIS — The record warmth this winter could continue to cause problems through the spring and summer for oak trees. Oak wilt, which has been in Minnesota for 70 years now, continues to spread.

Some of the more common species in the southerly parts of the state, like oak, basswood, elm, maple, and ash shifted as much as 56 miles over the past 150 years. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

Invasive insect threatens Minnesota oak trees, DNR says You could call Alicia Hagerty “the oak tree whisperer.” “They’re really majestic trees,” she says.