Today I’m posting a few up close pictures of tree bark and more distant shots of trees. Can you tell which tree’s bark are shown in the first three photos? The answers are at the end of this post.
Bark A
Bark B
Bark C
Tree 1. Western Juniper, Juniperus occidentalis
Tree 2. Ponderosa pine, Pinus ponderosa
Tree 3. Black cottonwood, Populus trichocarpa
The answers are:
Bark A = Black cottonwood, Populus trichocarpa
Bark B = Ponderosa pine, Pinus ponderosa
Bark C = Western Juniper, Juniperus occidentalis
Did you guess which tree’s bark correctly?
There are so many kinds of bark in the world and they often make great subjects for close ups. Did you know there’s even a tag for bark? It includes tree bark, candy bark, dog barks, etc.
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I used to work with trees for a living. Recognized them. I did think the last one was a cedar though...
That's great you guessed most of them! The junipers in my yard have beautiful bark.
I was going to guess Dogwood trees bark 😁 Being US trees I had no idea
I'm sure you have some interesting bark in your part of the world, too. 🌳
Lots Siobhan. I did a series of trees around my place in the past
That was a fun game and great pics.
Thank you, Egidio! Trees are a great subject for photos.
I love the texture and patterns in the different types of bark
Yeah, there's so much variety. I know you're a big fan of bark as well.
I find barks so intriguing. Thank you Siobhan for joining after long. We missed you around. See you in 2026 :)
Thank you, Parul!
Can you also tell me where did you spot these trees? I would love to name the country if not the city :) thank you!
Central Oregon, USA. :)
thank you! I added it :)
Good quiz! I could only identify Ponderosa Pine. I see these species only on my travels but enjoyed your post!!
Thanks! Glad you liked my little quiz. :)