So often we choose a tree because of its flowers, leaves, fall color or its fruit. Often, we forget about the bark. However, on many trees, the bark is the most interesting part of the tree. This can ...

If asked to describe what tree bark looks like, most people probably would say something like: “It’s rough and brown and covers the trunk of a tree.” That is a good description of many trees, but not ...

Submitted photoA tree that offers great landscape appeal is the river birch (Betula nigra or water birch) which is native to the eastern and southern United States. “The larger the island of knowledge ...

Visitors to my gardens often stop to ask about a tree with unusual form or foliage, but only rarely do they notice bark. That changes after autumn leaves fall. Mottled, peeling or colorful bark, ...

Q: We just noticed that our pine tree has a lot of loose bark. I guess we’re not very observant because it looks like it’s been going on for some time. Is this due to the drought? We have not been ...