The Acer negundo Flamingo that I have chosen for the tree following meme has not altered much in the last month, the new buds are just starting to break through.
I thought I would add a couple of close up photos of the trunk...
I am gradually putting together a collection of tree bark photos...
When you look close at tree bark there is some interesting patterns and not all bark is grey.
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The Prunus serrula is the outstanding example of this, the most frequent question we have from visitors is, what is the tree with the red bark?
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This photo was taken in the Park at NT. Croome Court. If you think you know which tree it is leave your answer in the comments box. I will post the answer in a couple of weeks time.
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I love the Prunus bark Brian - I had a toss up between this tree or a white stemmed birch for the back of the garden recently and the white stemmed birch won.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea what the bark in the last shot is - it look quite exotic what ever it is.
I would like a white stemmed birch as well, we don't really have room for any more trees at the moment.
DeleteYes, that Prunus serrula is something incredibly special - almost like shiny bronze on the specimens I have seen.
ReplyDeleteI first saw it at RHS Rosemoor and was smitten. It is the one tree I would always have in a garden.
ReplyDeleteI love Prunus serrula, one of the most amazing trees for bark. Your mystery tree has intrigued me. It' s not an Arbutus by any chance?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Sometimes you really have to be pointed to the beauty that is surrounding us all the time. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt is easy to see the exotic and miss what is on your own doorstep.
DeleteI will be following your Quince, they have beautiful flowers. Do you use the fruit?
Thank you for following my quince! I will be using the fruit, but I am still gathering ideas what to do with them. Quince jelly is the obvious, but I want to try other things to, like a liqueur. Ideas and recipes are welcome!
DeleteBeautiful bark and an interesting tree! I have no idea what type of tree the bark in the final photo comes from, but it's beautiful also. Hope to see more of your tree next month.
ReplyDeleteIf we have some warm spring weather the trees will hopefully start to develop quickly next month.
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