Any tree experts here?

[formariz 11,987]

The youngest Hickory tree I have for the last three years takes forever to grow leaves. The others already have fruit. Eventually leaves grow and it will produce a bumper crop of nuts. I have a feeling that something is going on with it. No signs of disease at all.  It’s the second tallest tree in the property at over 75 feet .Any thoughts?

It’s the one on first photo. Second photo is another one for comparison.

 

 

[Maxwell-8 4,275]

Not an expert, but sometimes we have it here too. One year the tree is doing good, the next not good and the next year you thinks she is going to fall, because of all the fruit on it.

 

I do know, local farmers use a chainsaw to cut. a part of the trunk( 1/3). They get a certain stress which make them grow fast and give way more fruits. 

 

And have seen trees in your condition recover faster after being 'hurt'.

Edited June 1, 2021 by Maxwell-8

[roadapples 6,983]

We have some around here that do the same thing. My brother and I have wondered about it also...

 

[The Tuul Crib 7,336]

Do you talk to it??

[Herder 2,354]

I have three late bloomer on my property, always the last to grow leaves.  A sycamore, black walnut and a shagbark hickory.  The black walnut is the first to loss it's leaves.

[formariz 11,987]

1 hour ago, The Tuul Crib said:

Do you talk to it??

I talk to it all the time but it is not talking back. Pretty much like the wife many times. You know then that something is definitely wrong.

[The Tuul Crib 7,336]

I have too many trees to keep up 

with ! Especially in the fall! One huge tulip poplar 50 feet from the house that keeps 

dumping its little flowers and its hard to

keep the driveway clean!

 

[stevasaurus 22,740]

I suggest contacting the University or College near you Cas.  They should have an agricultural section that should gladly help you out.  Might even have brochures.  I contacted the University of Illinois about grape vines I could grow in my climate.  They were excellent.  

[squonk 41,118]

18 hours ago, formariz said:

I talk to it all the time but it is not talking back. Pretty much like the wife many times. You know then that something is definitely wrong.

 

[PippaMcDon 0]

 My brother used to have a business. He was engaged in the supply of rare trees from other countries. He is also well versed in plants. When I bought a house and planted many trees in my garden, my brother recommended floydstreeservicebakersfield.com to me. When I needed help, the professionals from their team helped me. They tidied up my garden, trimmed the trees, and gave advice on plant care. It is better for you to ask people who understand this. Don't worry, go to the professionals. It's probably easier than we think.

Edited June 22, 2021 by PippaMcDon

[formariz 11,987]

17 hours ago, PippaMcDon said:

I'm not an expert on this, but I think that this tree simply has not been able to fully adapt to your climate or soil.

Definitely something seriously wrong with it. It has leaves but they are very small. This tree actually sprouted here from a nut. I still remember  when it first came out through the middle of a compost pile about 25 years ago. It has grown to be the second tallest in the property.

[Handy Don 12,231]

FWIW, a tree expert diagnosed a neighbor's hickory as having maxed out on the available soil covering solid rock only 18" down. its stability has come into question as it, too, has risen well above the nearby trees and is close to structures. The neighbor opted for removal (and I'll be getting some firewood!)

Clearly your tree is in distress but it could be disease, too, and treatable. You probably will need an expert who knows your area for a consultation.