Bark

Sometimes, we get so focused on the ornamentation, we forget to look at the structures, the backgrounds, the supporting players. And yet, without the background, the quiet workers, the scaffolds, the main players and the ornament cannot stand out.

With trees, it’s the bark…

Here are a few pictures of the bark of trees in the yard this time of year. Not only the original bark color and striations, but the patterns of lichens and mosses on the bark seem to me unique to each species.

Do you recognize any of these?

To check your answers, go on…

In order they are

Bitter Cherry (a native tree)

Peach

Filbert (Hazel, also native)

Chestnut

Lilac