Trees aren’t just ornamental because of their flowers and foliage! There are many trees with fascinating barks which provide interest all year long, especially in the winter!

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamella)

This “camo” bark is very interesting to look at; it peels in sections revealing new colors.

Red Twigged Dogwood (Cornus sericea)

In the winter months the Red Twigged Dogwood contrasts vibrantly with the white snow.

American Beech (Fagus Americana)

An old American Beech’s bark looks digitized with cracks and dots.

Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

The orange in the Scotch Pine is brilliant.  Its layers, deep grooves, and sap create an array of textures.

Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum)

The Paperbark Maple has glossy, exfoliating bark

Sycamore Maple (Acer pesudoplatanus)

The bark looks like a woodworker tooled swirled designs into it.