[CH] Prickly Ash

Allen and Judy Merten (jbmerten@swbell.net)
Sun, 14 Jun 1998 10:37:38 -0500

Scott, 
	If you are interested in obtaining a "Tooth-ache Tree" as my
grandparents called it, look along fence rows for small saplings. They
are very common in the counties east and south of Austin. I would guess
that the birds must be fond of the berries. Most fence row plantings are
courtesy of the birds.
 	I have found it common in the eastern 2/3 of Texas. It is scattered on
my property in Bastrop County near shrubs like Youpon Holly  where birds
like to perch. One of the trees is about 20' tall and 8" in  diameter.	
	I believe it is also called "Hercules Club".
					
					Allen 
					Bastrop Co.,Tx