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 ...

In addition to leaves and flowers, you can look at a tree's bark to identify it. Discover which tree bark characteristics are worth a second look.

Trees develop their characteristic barks as the trunk circumference grows. The dead outer bark can’t grow, and so it gives way. Beech bark (Fagus spp.) is flexible, so it stretches and expands.

Tree bark comes in a variety of shades of brown, gray and black, though many have a yellow, orange, red or green tinge. Texture matters. Some have smooth bark, while others have rough or furrowed ...

Examine the trunks of the trees and pay attention to the subtle differences. The color, texture, thickness and pattern of a tree’s bark are all hints. Feel the texture.

As Colorado experiences its signature whiplash weather, arborists are warning that stressed trees are more vulnerable to pests and diseases.

From warty to smooth, peeling to furrowed, brown to gray to red to white, tree bark brings a terrific variety to its role as arboreal armor.

Fortunately, that's when one of the most overlooked features, tree bark, comes out for its season in the spotlight. From warty to smooth, peeling to furrowed, brown to gray to red to white, tree ...