The commonly planted Natchez crape myrtle is known for the cinnamon brown inner bark that is revealed when the outer bark peels. So, there is no need for concern. If your daughter likes, she can ...

Closely resembling the American sycamore, this large deciduous tree reaches over 40 feet tall when mature and features ...

Have you ever paused beneath a towering oak or maple and wondered if that rough, gnarled bark is hiding secrets? What if I told you ... Read more The post What Tree Bark Can Tell You About Local ...

If your ash tree’s canopy is thinning, bark is flaking off in patches, or woodpeckers are suddenly interested in your trunk, ...

The trees that I am recommending are for the most part understory species, growing under 30 to 40 feet and ones that will display bark features at a young age.

If your daughter likes, she can remove the bark as it loosens up and begins to fall away to make the tree look neater. To keep a tree-like shape, suckers should be kept trimmed from the base of ...

A Mindanao gum or rainbow eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) grows famously on the edge of the UCLA Botanical Garden in Westwood, with peeling bark that is painted in pink, lavender and yellow-green.

Trees are nearly always selected for their flowers, foliage, or form. Yet, at this time of year, there is an often overlooked arboreal feature that may achieve sudden prominence in the garden.