Houston is full of pollinators that serve a crucial role in ecosystems and food supply,...
Houston is full of pollinators that serve a crucial role in ecosystems and food supply, but not everything we plant in our yards helps these insects and other creatures thrive.
Important pollinators in Texas include bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, beetles and flies as well as bats and mice, said Adam Baker, an entomologist at Davey Tree Expert Co.'sHoneybees alone pollinate more than $18 billion worth of crops annually, including 90 types of fruits and vegetables, These trees, shrubs and flowering plants thrive in the Houston area and serve as excellent support for pollinators:A medium-sized tree that produces bright, pink-purple flowers in the spring and can be used as a landscape tree.Also known as sour gum and black tupelo, this native deciduous tree has glossy oval leaves and very small greenish-white flowers.The tough, drought-tolerant Pride of Houston yaupon holly is native to Houston and makes a great landscape accent plant.
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