Observing the distinct forms and bark of trees like bald cypress, crape myrtles, and redbuds provides visual interest.

Bark serves as the skin of the tree, protecting the internal plumbing from disease or insect damage and helping stave off water loss. It can appear smooth, furrowed, plate-like, flaky, ridged ...

By beech trees, she means copper beeches (Fagus sylvatica), the type that grows in groves, very tall with smooth bark and straight trunks. The hornbeam, the US variety of which is sometimes called ...

By Aislinn Sarnacki Have you ever noticed how much tree bark varies in texture, color and pattern? If your answer is “no,” I ...

The Stausee-Tafeltour loop offers travelers a way to experience Germany's rich and diverse landscape while tasting traditional regional cuisine.