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White Oak acorns are THE prefered acorn because of the lower tanic acid levels, which cause the bitterness. Deer, like humans prefer foods that taste good and will seek out the sweetest acorns in their area.
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Do deer like red oak acorns?
Deer will eat red oak acorns however, they are not the deers favorite acorn. If given the choice, they will eat white acorn first.
How does the production of acorns by oak tress affect lyme disease in human?
The production of acorns by oak trees affects Lyme disease in humans because deer and deer mice eat acorns, deer ticks carry Lyme disease live on deer and deer mice. If the acorn level drops, the deer and deer mice population drops, the deer tick population drops, and there are less deer ticks to give humans Lyme disease.
Do frozen acorns sprout and grow?
Acorns should be refrigerated to keep them from drying out, but do not freeze them. Red Oak acorns should be kept moist and refrigerated for at least 42 days. White Oak acorns germinate quickly and can be planted immediately. Be sure to identify the type of oak tree you collect acorns from.
What tree has acorns?
Acorns are the fruit of the oak tree.
Are acorns nuts?
Yes. It is the seed of an oak.
How do you tell the difference between red oak acorns and white oak acorns?
Red Oak acorns are bitter and White Oak acorns are notWhite oaks have leaves that display rounded lobes. Red oaks have leaves that display pointed lobes.White oaks produce mast annually. Red Oaks produce mast every other year.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. The most reliable distinction is in the inner surface of the acorn shell.White oaks are glabrous(hairless) and red oaks are tomentose(hairy).2. White oak acorns require one season to mature, whereas red oak acorn require two seasons.3. White oak acorn initiate germination in autumn, whereas red oak acorn usually do not germinate until next spring.4. Red oak acorn has a higher tannin content rather than white oak acorn.but there are intermediate group between white oak and red oak.
What animal eats scrub oak?
Caterpillars are known to eat the leaves of a scrub oak tree. Deer may also eat the leaves and squirrels will eat the acorns off the scrub oak.
What eats scrub oak?
Caterpillars are known to eat the leaves of a scrub oak tree. Deer may also eat the leaves and squirrels will eat the acorns off the scrub oak.
Can poison oak grow from acorns?
No. Poison oak is not a tree, but a vine. Oak trees grow from acorns.
What kind of nut grows on a oak tree?
Acorns grow on oak trees.
What animals eats oak?
Squirrels and some mammals love to eat oak.. especially white oak
How long does it take oak tree to make acorns?
White oaks take one year to produce acorns. Red oaks take two years to produce acorns.
