No Acorns

[rufus]

My house is surrounded by oaks. Normally by this time of year, acorns are dropping on my roof and yard. Lots of them.

I have yet to see a single acorn this year. Anyone else notice this? :huh:

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[JackFrost]

You were visited in the night by the dreaded Squirrel nutkin! Seriously though, that is rather odd! I live in Clackamas county and my wife and I walk our dog through a park almost evfery night that has several oaks and they seem to be acting "normal" Lots of acorns on the ground!

 

[2506]

this article from a few years ago may shed some light:
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[rufus]

You were visited in the night by the dreaded Squirrel nutkin! Seriously though, that is rather odd! I live in Clackamas county and my wife and I walk our dog through a park almost evfery night that has several oaks and they seem to be acting "normal" Lots of acorns on the ground!

Interesting. I wonder what's up. Must be that squirrel lol.

 

[rufus]

CNN:

...acorn production runs in cycles, so a lean year is normal after a year with a big crop.

"It fits with the physiology of seed reproduction. The trees are exhausted, energy wise, from last year"

Makes sense. Thanks!

 

[darkminstrel]

I've been having a hard time gathering 'corns for processing too. There are a few trees nearby that are dropping a good amount but for the most part the harvest is quite low.