"Very common on all mesas and foot-hills of Western and Southern Texas." (Coulter). Beekeepers value it as an important plant in Southwest Texas. March, April.*
HACKBERRY. Celtis Mississippiensis Bosc.
Nettle family. Urticaceae.
"Extending to Central Texas." (Coulter). In woodlands; much planted for shade; honey yield fair, valuable for pollen in the spring. March, April.*
HACKBERRY. Celtis occidentalis L.
Nettle family. Urticaceae.
"Very common in the valleys of Western and Southwestern Texas, 'Palo Blanco'" (Coulter). In woods and valleys, planted for shade; honey yield fair, much pollen, valuable for early brood rearing. March, April.*
OSAGE ORANGE. Toxylon pomiferum Raf.
Nettle family. Urticaceae.
"Near waters from Eastern to Central and Southern Texas. Extensively used for hedges." (Coulter). Planted for hedges and timber; honey yield not important on account of scarcity of trees. April.*