Granjeno, also known as Spiny Hackberry, is a tough native shrub that forms dense, thorny thickets along the Woodland Trail. Its small orange-red berries ripen in fall and are a critical food source for dozens of bird species during migration season in the Rio Grande Valley.

Despite its fierce thorns, Granjeno is one of the most wildlife-friendly plants at VNC — providing shelter, food, and nesting sites for a remarkable variety of species.