Oaks sustain a complex and fascinating web of wildlife. The Nature of Oaks reveals what is going on in oak trees month by month, highlighting the seasonal cycles of life, death, and renewal. From woodpeckers who collect and store hundreds of acorns for sustenance to the beauty of jewel caterpillars, Tallamy illuminates and celebrates the wonders that occur right in our own backyards. He also shares practical advice about how to plant and care for an oak, along with information about the best oak species for your area. The Nature of Oaks will inspire you to treasure these trees and to act to nurture and protect them.

What people are still saying about this book!

        
“With our hearts and minds focused on the stewardship of the only planet we have, the best way to engage in a hopeful future is to plant oaks!  Let this book be your inspiration and guide.”

         ~The American Gardener

         Highlights from the book…

  “Oaks support more forms of life and more fascinating interactions than any other tree genus in North America.”

    “A yard without oaks is a yard meeting only a fraction of its life-support potential.”