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Title: Hickory trees
Post by: beehappy1950 on September 22, 2012, 09:56:11 pm

Do hickory trees put off much pollen or nectar?

Title: Re: Hickory trees
Post by: BlueBee on September 22, 2012, 10:33:49 pm

I’ve never heard of hickory trees or walnut being a source of nectar or pollen.  I think they’re mostly wind pollinated, but I could be wrong.

Title: Re: Hickory trees
Post by: duck on September 23, 2012, 12:37:12 am

they put off nuts..  8-)

Title: Re: Hickory trees
Post by: David McLeod on September 23, 2012, 09:17:04 am

Wind pollinated, no nectar. Some years, though, they can produce honeydew, particularly the pecans.

Title: Re: Hickory trees
Post by: kingbee on September 26, 2012, 09:21:09 pm

I don't know nothing much about hickory nuts, but a little honey and some salt goes real well on roasted pea nuts and pecans. :-D :-D