American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), also known as French mulberry, is a native shrub or small tree, usually growing to about 3-5 feet tall. The seeds and berries provide food for birds, in particular, the Northern Bobwhite. White-tailed deer like the … Continue reading →
This photo of an Agarita (Mahonia trifoliolata) branch was taken in May of this year. Agarita Spring This native is a member of the barberry family and is an evergreen shrub about 3 – 6 feet in height. The wood … Continue reading →
No, not that kind of grass! I’m talking about native grasses. Around here, they’re our favorite kind, for several reasons. First, they’re well-adapted. They evolved here and are adapted to the soil types, rainfall, temperatures, diseases, herbivores, competitors, and periodic … Continue reading →
Wafer Ash (Ptelea Trifoliata) is a small native shrub or tree. It grows about 12 to 36 feet tall, although the only ones I’ve seen on our property are on the short end of this range. The flowers are small … Continue reading →
There are many Mustang grapes (Vitis mustangensis) growing on our property. This species is native to our area and is quite common. The Wildflower Center’s entry is here. The Texas A&M native plant database entry is here. The grapes are … Continue reading →