It can appear smooth, furrowed, plate-like, flaky, ridged, or peeling. And as a tree matures, so does the character of its bark, useful knowledge that can help gauge how old a tree might be.

What you'll also find quite outstanding is the peeling bark that happens periodically throughout the tree's growth, much like many common species of birch trees. The outer bark is a gorgeous rust ...

Blue gum eucalyptus has a bad reputation for being a “fire-prone” tree. It has flammable oils and shredding bark that may fly ...

Trees are full of life, and not just their own. They are teeming with life, some unnoticed because it is small and not troublesome. Here are just a few examples.