The "yellow" in these names comes from the tree's inner bark, which is yellowish in color. Black oak generally grows to about 80 feet tall, but like the willow oak, some can grow to be 100 feet tall.

That said, the Northampton Oak did have its moment of arboreal glory in 2006 when the Washington Post reported it as the winner of the same contest held that year, stating that it stood at 105 feet ...

A giant tarp lies over a home on Cordelia Street in North Canton after the structure was crushed by a tall oak tree.

Lakewood Schools are selling an elementary school to cut costs, but supporters want to keep its landmark tree alive.