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Title: How old before bearing acorns
Post by: bitternut on July 06, 2002, 07:11:16 PM

I saw a post about how long it took for oaks to bear acorns and I thought someone might like to see a picture I took today of one of my special oaks that is only 4 years old. The ladder next to the tree is six foot. There are about 75 to 100 acorns on this tree. The water in the background is Lake Ontario and I am located in NY State

(https://forestryforum.com/images/YaBBImages/userpics/oaktree_190.JPG)

(https://forestryforum.com/images/YaBBImages/userpics/newacorns_240.JPG)

Title: Re: How old before bearing acorns
Post by: bitternut on July 06, 2002, 08:05:24 PM

OK my pictures showed up in the photo gallery but not in my post. How do I get them to appear in the posting? Help!!!!

Title: Re: How old before bearing acorns
Post by: Cedar Eater on July 06, 2002, 08:12:42 PM

You were supposed to cut and paste the link into your text. The text is given to you after you successfully upload the picture.

Title: Re: How old before bearing acorns
Post by: Jeff on July 06, 2002, 08:47:10 PM

Just another day in the life of a top notch webmaster ;)

Great pictures Bitternut.

Title: Re: How old before bearing acorns
Post by: bitternut on July 06, 2002, 09:04:22 PM

Thanks guys for your help. I took Cedar Eaters advice and when I did a preview I discovered Jeff had already fixed me up. I think I have it figured out now. Oh, by the way, now that my pictures are posted does anyone have any idea what is eating the holes in the leaves. My other oaks have holes in them also. I have looked high and low and cannot find any critters. Anybody got any ideas?

Title: Re: How old before bearing acorns
Post by: Paul_H on July 06, 2002, 09:09:03 PM

I had quite a time posting my first pictures too.It took Jeff and Tom's patient coaching,a bit of hair pulling,and Voila! Pictures 8)

Your pictures turned out good.

Title: Re: How old before bearing acorns
Post by: Tom on July 09, 2002, 09:50:16 AM

Bitternut,
As a rule of thumb:
If there are holes inside of the perimeter of the leaf it is usually a bacterial infection. There will usually be a brown edge on the hole. It could be a viral infection as well but the hole would be less localized and the entire leaf would look yellowish or brown.

If the damage is on the edge of the leaf then it is almost a guaruntee that it was caused by a caterpillar, grasshoppeer or the like that possess chewing mouth parts.

If the holes are neat, round and there is little leaf damage then what'cha got is a squirrel hunter with a shotgun. :D

Title: Re: How old before bearing acorns
Post by: BCCrouch on July 10, 2002, 11:58:51 AM

Although they may produce a smattering of acorns in their teens, oaks (particularly those of the white group) will generally not produce significant numbers until their mid-20s. Peak production is usually attained in the 45-60 year old range. If you're trying to feed the local wildlife, you have a bit of a wait ahead of you.

Title: Re: How old before bearing acorns
Post by: RavioliKid on July 10, 2002, 01:16:25 PM

Hi, Bitternut!

I'm temporarily in Western New York. Right now, I'm in the library in Amherst. My sister doesn't have a computer! How does she survive?!

Your oak tree looks great!

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