Mast year for acorn production in the Northwoods
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 16 Aug 2024
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In a typical year, a healthy oak tree can produce more than 2,000 acorns.In a mast year, that number can jump up to 10,000.
In a typical year, a healthy oak tree can produce more than 2,000 acorns.
In a mast year, that number can jump up to 10,000.
In a typical year, a healthy oak tree can produce more than 2,000 acorns.
In a mast year, that number can jump up to 10,000.
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