Appealing Bark

Trees are a beautiful addition to any landscape, and not just for their greenery. During the winter months, when many trees lose leaves, those with attractive or unusual bark truly shine. Sycamores, maples, gumbo limbo, and eucalyptus trees are just a few of the choices available for adding a unique element to your landscape.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Florida Forest Trees: Sycamore
• Florida Trees
• Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake': Drake Chinese Elm

UF/IFAS Publications

• Conocarpus erectus: Buttonwood
• Flowering Cherries Brightens Winter Landscape (PDF)
• Landscape Has New Beauty in Winter (PDF)

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Crapemyrtle
• Gumbo Limbo Tree
• River Birch

Other Sites

• Bark Adds Texture, Sculpture and Interest to the Bare Winter Landscape--Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
• Trees with Interesting Bark--Fine Gardening
• Trees with Interesting Bark--North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service