Peeling Bark

Walter Reeves
by Walter Reeves
"Exfoliation" isn't just for folks who want to have prettier skin. The word also applies to trees! Many trees exfoliate their bark to reveal interesting colors underneath. I particularly like crapemyrtle, paperbark maple and Chinese elm.
Natchez crapemyrtle
paperbark maple
Chinese elm
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