After obtaining a good identification on the anacua (Ehretia anacua) trees that we saw at Blanco Shoals, I wanted to show you a couple more photos of it.

I think part of what made the tree hard to identify, is that central Texas is at the extreme northern edge of its range. In Texas, it’s normally found along the Gulf Coast. Like I heard someone say though, the trees don’t read the books and don’t know where they’re supposed to stay.

I now know of two spots along the Blanco River where you can find many of them: Blanco Shoals and Five Mile Dam Park.

The trees at Blanco Shoals are harder to see because they are in a wild area and surrounded by other plants. While the trees stand out because of their berries, and in the spring, their white flowers, it is hard to get an idea of the overall shape and size of the tree.

Five Mile Dam is a county park and the landscape is maintained. The anacua trees there are easy to see and appreciate. Here’s one right by the main park road. You can see the river in the background. I think it’s about 25 feet tall and has a round dense canopy. While hard to see in the photograph, the ground is covered with ripened berries. I’m sure the wildlife enjoys them!

Anacua along the Blanco

Here’s another one. This one is actually a pair of larger trees and their trunks are surrounded by many smaller ones, probably sprouted from the berries which fall to the ground.

Anacua at Five Mile Dam Park

The anacua is quite attractive and provides food for wildlife. What a great tree!