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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 ...
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 ...
Fungus growing near a tree doesn’t always indicate something is wrong, but fungus growing on a tree is worrisome. This can be ...
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.