Hello Anne & All

>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.

Reports very on the value of Oaks to the trees. Most books say honeydew is
most often gathered. However I don't think so as Brian describes mainly
because usually takes a better source than dandelions to draw bees away from
dandelions.
In Florida I have seen what Brian describes when Live Oaks bloom. I love the
Florida Live Oak tree. Grew up climbing on those. Wonderful shade tree.
While in Texas this year I went and took pictures of the largest Live oak
tree I ever saw. 40 feet in circumference! The tree is in a small park north
of Galveston Island.

Bob


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