Oak Tree that has more than nuts.

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mizpreacher Joined: 9/26/2008 Location: Texas Posts: 4	Posted: Jul/07/2009 1:40 PM PST I live in East Texas and there are 2 well established (25 or more years)oak trees in my yard. They both produce the bigger acorns, but the also have this other round fruit that is light tan color with reddish veins. About an inch in diameter. The inside is red & fleshy kind of like a guava fruit. Any ideas on what this is? Thanks for your help. - V Attachments: Quote \| Reply \| Report

Ryan Joined: 5/31/2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 791	Posted: Jul/07/2009 2:04 PM PST Those would be Oak Galls. As long as they are not directly attached to a branch they will not harm your tree. A gall is an abnormal plant growht or swelling of plant tissue. Ryan Quote \| Reply \| Report

ga_girl Joined: 8/02/2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 1158	Posted: Jul/12/2009 7:07 AM PST Galls can be caused by insects. But I agree, they are not a problem. Quote \| Reply \| Report

mizpreacher Joined: 9/26/2008 Location: Texas Posts: 4	Posted: Jul/28/2009 8:17 PM PST Thanks - when it rains or we have a windy storm, they fall off. So I guess its okay. mizpreacher Quote \| Reply \| Report