Oak bark (Quercus alba) comes from trees of the Fagaceae family, typically white oak varieties native to North America. It’s derived from the inner bark and round growths known as galls that form on ...

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Trees are nearly always selected for their flowers, foliage, or form. Yet, at this time of year, there is an often overlooked arboreal feature that may achieve sudden prominence in the garden. In ...