RE: Winter is coming

Since I don't know the answer.. just throwing a question out here.

Anyone know the depth of the root system of those producing and not
producing fruits?

Wondering if some are still getting sufficient water being deeper?

Donna

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> I noticed my pecan crop is sparse, too; even the native one.  My walnut
> tree
> had enough nuts to supply the third world.  Go figure.
> 
> BTW, heard we might get down to low 30's tomorrow night.  I still have
> Aesclepias and Phlox blooming along with the typical fall bloomers.
> 
> zem
> zone  7
> West TN
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pam Evans" <gardenqueen@gmail.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 6:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Winter is coming
> 
> 
> > Probably so, the pecan crop is about a third of normal here.
> >
> > On 11/14/05, Aplfgcnys@aol.com <Aplfgcnys@aol.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> We mentioned some days ago that the nut crop seems to be heavier than
> >> usual this year, and speculated that the trees were responding to
> drought
> >> stress by producing more nuts to ensure continuation of the species.
> With
> >> that in mind, how do I account for the fact that the pinecone
> production
> >> is
> >> way off. I usually pick up garbage bags full at this time of the year
> to
> >> use
> >> in holiday decorations and as fire-starters. This year I could only
> find
> >> a
> >> dozen or so. Fortunately I have bags of them stashed away, but wonder
> >> why the poor production. Of course, this could be their way or reacting
> >> to the drought, too. Just curious.
> >> Auralie
> >>
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> > Pam Evans
> > Kemp TX
> > zone 8A
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