I found this in the Great Dismal Swamp

[WDH]

There were a few seeds that hit the ground 2 weeks ago, scattered all the way from North Carolina to Georgia ;D.

[Lanier_Lurker]

Speaking of seeds hitting the ground right now, I am under attack from the big white oak that overhangs my driveway.  I blew acorns off twice yesterday and once just before dark today.  Had to duck and scramble a couple of times while doing it.   >:(

Hundreds of them....

I am blowing them into a specific area so I can harvest them and dispose of them elsewhere.  I have dozens and dozens of seedlings in the yard from the last acorn crop 2 years ago.  The wife does not want any more popping up.

I have taken a few inside and bagged them.

Is it unusual for white oak acorns to start sprouting before the end of September?

[WDH]

Negative.  White oak sprouts in the fall and begins to put down a taproot.  It figures on an early start.

[Lanier_Lurker]

Well, I knew they sprouted in fall, but before the end of September seemed a bit early - especially as warm as it has been.

I guess viability, ripeness, and readiness are bigger factors than temperature.

I just wish they grew faster.  I'd be more inclined to propagate them if they did.