Desert
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Desert Hackberry
Desert Hackberry
Celtis ehrenbergiana
Produces orange fruits eaten by many birds and mammals. Provides cover habitat for birds and is frequently used by Gambel’s quail.
When Does It Have Berries & Flowers?
BerriesFlowersJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECSOME OF YOUR REGION’S BIRDS THAT WILL EAT ITS BERRIES
This isn’t all of the birds in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to feed on this berry species.
Northern Mockingbird
Curve-billed Thrasher
Western Bluebird
Gambel's Quail
Phainopepla
Some Pollinators this berry helps attract
This isn’t all of the pollinators in your region that will utilize it, but a handful of representative species.
Native Bees
Butterflies
Moths
Caterpillars That utilize this plant
This isn’t all of the caterpillars in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to use this species as a host plant.
American Snout
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Desert Sumac
Desert Sumac
Rhus microphylla
Also called “litteleaf sumac.” High-protein berries are eaten by many birds and other animals, and is an important winter food. Frequently used for nesting.
When Does It Have Berries & Flowers?
BerriesFlowersJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECSOME OF YOUR REGION’S BIRDS THAT WILL EAT ITS BERRIES
This isn’t all of the birds in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to feed on this berry species.
Cedar Waxwing- Northern Mockingbird
- Curve-billed Thrasher
- Gambel's Quail
- Phainopepla
Some Pollinators this berry helps attract
This isn’t all of the pollinators in your region that will utilize it, but a handful of representative species.
- Native Bees
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Lotebush
Lotebush
Ziziphus obtusifolia
This interesting shrub is pollinated by a variety of insects, and then produces fruits nearly a year later. High protein fruits are consumed by birds and mammals.
When Does It Have Berries & Flowers?
BerriesFlowersJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECSOME OF YOUR REGION’S BIRDS THAT WILL EAT ITS BERRIES
This isn’t all of the birds in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to feed on this berry species.
- Northern Mockingbird
Bullock's Oriole- Curve-billed Thrasher
- Gambel's Quail
- Phainopepla
Some Pollinators this berry helps attract
This isn’t all of the pollinators in your region that will utilize it, but a handful of representative species.
- Native Bees
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Pale Wolfberry
Pale Wolfberry
Lycium pallidum
Fruits are an important food source for birds and small mammals, especially phainopeplas during spring.
When Does It Have Berries & Flowers?
BerriesFlowersJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECSOME OF YOUR REGION’S BIRDS THAT WILL EAT ITS BERRIES
This isn’t all of the birds in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to feed on this berry species.
- Cedar Waxwing
- Northern Mockingbird
- Curve-billed Thrasher
- Gambel's Quail
- Phainopepla
Some Pollinators this berry helps attract
This isn’t all of the pollinators in your region that will utilize it, but a handful of representative species.
- Native Bees
- Butterflies
- Moths
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Prickly Pear
Prickly Pear
Opuntia spp.
Fruits eaten by many birds and other animals. Flowers provide important nectar source to many native bees.
When Does It Have Berries & Flowers?
BerriesFlowersJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECSOME OF YOUR REGION’S BIRDS THAT WILL EAT ITS BERRIES
This isn’t all of the birds in your region that will utilize it, but some that are known to feed on this berry species.
- Northern Mockingbird
Lesser Goldfinch- Curve-billed Thrasher
- Gambel's Quail
Some Pollinators this berry helps attract
This isn’t all of the pollinators in your region that will utilize it, but a handful of representative species.
- Native Bees
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Costa's Hummingbird
Blue-throated Hummingbird
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Anna's Hummingbird
Header photo credits: Catbird © Laura Frazier, Cedar Waxing © Kevin L. Cole
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