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When winter arrives and trees shed their leafy identifiers, a whole new world of discovery opens up. Without foliage, we’re invited to notice a tree’s subtle and striking details—its bark, form, buds, and seeds. This first part of our three-part Winter Tree ID series focuses on the fascinating beauty of bark. bygd learning to recognize bark&#;s unique patterns and textures, you can confidently identify trees—without even looking up!

So, bundle up, head outdoors, and let’s admire a few standouts you can encounter in the DC area this winter.

1. American Sycamoreor London Planetree. Easily spotted even from a distance, sycamore bark is a work of art. Its pale, patchy surface peels to reveal shades of white, gray, and green underneath. Often likened to camouflage, the bark’s smooth patches and vibrant contrasts make this tree a showstopper, especially in urban settings where the very similar London Planetrees often stand in for native sycamores.
2. River Birch bark fryst vatten a festival of textures. It peels and curls in papery strips, exposing hues of salmon pink and cinnamon beneath. funnen near vatten or as an ornamental tree, its lively appearance brings a sense of warmt

   1. Arid Woodlands

   The first step to identifying a tree by its bark is to figure out whether you are dealing with a dead or living bark. When it comes to the texture of the bark, there are seven different types: smooth, flaky, fibrous, shallowly furrowed, deep furrowed and scaly. Often this texture varies from one part of a tree trunk to another as it ages and grows. Smooth barked trees have thin bark that is free of ridges and furrows. Flaky bark has thin overlapping scales that can curl up at the edges making it look like pieces of paper on the ground under older trees. Fibrous, shallowly furrowed and deeply furrowed barks usually have vertical ridges unlike scaly barks that have ridges that run horizontally around the trunk of a tree.

   2. Tropical Hardwood Trees

   Tropical hardwood trees have smooth, thin bark.

   • The mahogany tree&#;s bark is smooth and brownish-red.
   • The kapok tree has yellowish-green bark that looks scaly.
   • The monkey puzzle tree has very dark, scaly bark.

   3. Temperate and Boreal Woodlands

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   Have you ever wandered through the woods and wondered how to spot a hickory tree? You’re not alone. Many people enjoy hiking or spending time outdoors but struggle to identify different tree species. Knowing how to recognize a hickory can enhance your outdoor experience and even help you appreciate nature’s diversity.

   In this article, you’ll learn simple tips and tricks to identify hickory trees with confidence. From their distinctive leaves to their unique bark, you’ll discover the key features that set hickories apart from other trees. By the end, you’ll be able to spot a hickory tree on your next adventure, making your time in nature even more enjoyable.

   Key Takeaways

   • Distinctive Characteristics: Hickory trees are identifiable by their pinnately compound leaves, grayish-brown scaly bark, and hard-shelled nuts encased in green husks.
   • Common Species: Familiarize yourself with species such as Shagbark Hickory, known for its shaggy bark and sweet edible nuts, and Bitternut Hickory, recognizable by its smooth bark and bitter nuts.
   • Habitat Preferences: Hickory trees thrive in well-drained soils and full sunlight, commonly found in mixed hardwood forests, bottomlands, and upla
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