Re: Winter is coming

In Natural History, I read an article that says that drought stress often
doesn't result in more nuts.  The trees often have a non-weather related
cycle that has to do with continuation of species.  I have certainly seen
it in our area.  Sometimes, when we have a normal or wet period, we get
lots of nuts.  This year, we have lots of black walnuts and hickories but
not as many acorns and pinecones.  I'll try to find the article and send
the cite on.
Bonnie
ETN Zone 7


> [Original Message]
> From: <Aplfgcnys@aol.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 11/14/2005 6:23:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Winter is coming
>
> 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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