I know that didn’t produce last year because of the late frost, but seems they aren’t going to make this year also. They are about 21 years old. Any one else have this problem?

Mine are about that old. Last year was the first year they didn't produce acorns since they were about 5. Mine look like they are loaded this year but it has been extremely dry here now for a good while. I hope they produce in spite of the dry conditions

Late frost, mid summer drought, other environmental stressors can cause an early acorn drop or not fully developed acorns. They should still be holding acorns right now, even if stressed. They’ll be small though.

Also, they’re an extremely short lived tree, and I’ve seen a lot of them die in the 20s and 30s on age.

Ironically, I planted some in 2000 during the drought. A great majority of them lived thankfully. I saw one dying the other day, but some of mine are too close anyway.
I have tons of seedlings if anybody needs any btw (this winter).

I’m thinking this might be the case, unfortunately

We planted about 100 of them 20-22 years ago . They have done surprisingly well and produce early. I don’t bow hunt but if I did i know where i would be. Ours did fine last year and i haven’t even thought to look at them . I’ll check them this coming weekend.

I checked my water oaks, also. Just small of any acorns