Anne wrote:

>My understanding is that oaks, which are wind-pollinated, produce
>little or no nectar, because it is not in the plants' interest to do
>so. Nectar production is meant to attract pollinating insects, but
>oaks don't depend on insects for pollen transfer.

"The oaks are frequently reported a sources of nectar. The fact is that it
is usually honeydew, rather than nectar, which the bees gather. Pollen is
produced in abundance by these trees and all species may be regarded as
valuable for pollen." -- from "American Honey Plants" by Frank C. Pellett

* Bees will collect high quality pollen wherever they can find it,
regardless  whether the plant produces nectar or is normally an insect
pollinated plant. 

pb

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