Callahan County was formed by the Texas legislature in 1858 from Bexar, Bosque, and Travis counties and named for James Hughes Callahan, a survivor of the Goliad Massacre and leader of the Callahan expedition.
DESCRIPTION Back To: Menu Bar. Mango trees are deep-rooted, symmetrical evergreens that attain heights of 90 feet and widths of 80 feet. Mango trees have simple alternate lanceolate leaves that are 12 to 16 inches in length and yellow-green, purple, or copper in color when young.Mature leaves are leathery, glossy, and deep green in color.New leaves arise in terminal growth flushes that occur several times a year.ango trees have simple alternate lanceolate leaves that are 12 to 16 inches in length and yellow-green, purple, or copper in color when young. Mature leaves are leathery, glossy, and deep green in color. New leaves arise in terminal growth flushes that occur several times a year.
1 The next step is to remove the branches from inside the mango tree. 2  Be careful to select only those branches that cause congestion on the inner portion of the tree. 3  By doing this, the tree will be exposed to plenty of sunlight and air, which will facilitate the growth of good quality fruits. Middle of May, the period before flowering, is also suitable for pruning the mango trees. 2  In order to trim down the tree, remove the low-hanging branches first. 3  This process is referred to as 'skirting'. 4  This ensures that the branches that are hanging out do not get in the way of fertilizing the tree.