 In regards to the amount of acorns produced by certain oak trees, studies show that individual trees, regardless of species, are classified as either good, moderate, or poor producers. This is likely driven by individual genetics. However, diameter of the tree as well as the crown size and available sunlight will affect the amount of mass produced. For this reason, it is beneficial to identify areas of oaks on your property and monitor individual trees over three to four years to help identify the best producers. If crowns of your good producers are crowded by poor producers or undesired species, you can have the competing trees removed or treated with herbicide to allow for your good producing canopies to expand. It is also important to remember that actively thinning out around your good producers may also benefit the regeneration of these important trees.