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 ...

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 ...

White birch is commonly identified by its famous peeling bark, which is widely seen each season. If needed, this species can ...

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.

It is normal, natural and even desirable for the bark of crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia species and hybrids) to peel off, revealing different colors of bark underneath.

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.

Maple . Maple (Acer) trees contain a tremendous number of species—about 125, although five are much more common in North America than the rest.The majority of maples are known for their simple ...