No keys on ash trees

Pottie Pam

There are at least 20 ash trees round my fields but none have got seeds or 'keys' on this year. the trees look healthy and no sign of die back but seems strange there are no seeds.

Dovefromabove

We've been keeping an eye on ours - they haven't flowered or produced seeds this year either - but last year they produced far more than usual - I think last year was a Mast Year  http://www.forestry.gov.uk/newsrele.nsf/04cecdf37862621480256a0f00513443/ca9c50439be651a980257bd000474590!OpenDocument 

and I understand that trees frequently take a rest following a Mast Year. 

Pottie Pam

Thanks Dove, maybe that's the reason.

Pottie Pam

We didn't have any sloes last year but lots this year.

Steve 309

Maybe they just fruit three years in five - sloe, sloe, quick, quick sloe.....

(I'll get my coat)

Dovefromabove

nutcutlet

I'd be grateful for a year off weeding out the seedlings.

Mine don't flower every year but I haven't kept records.

Very witty Steve

Pottie Pam

 Steve