Why eucalyptus trees shed their bark every year and how it helps them survive

Peeling trunks and ribbons of bark hanging from branches are among the most distinctive features of eucalyptus trees. To many people, the sight can appear as though the tree is damaged or dying. In ...
Deccan Herald

Why do some eucalyptus trees shed their bark?

Many eucalyptus trees appear to be undressing. Long strips, flakes or patches of bark hang from their trunks before falling to the ground. Beneath them, fresh surfaces may appear white, cream, grey, ...

Plant Doctor: Peeling, shedding bark on crape myrtles no reason for alarm

Gardening advice from an urban horticulturist emeritus with the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service ...
Orlando Sentinel

Plant Doctor: Out with old, in with new as crape myrtles shed their old bark

Question: Several crape myrtles in our yard are shedding lots of bark. Is this normal? Answer: Not only are crape myrtles with shedding bark normal — but beautiful. Often under the outer layer of old ...
Orange County Register

What’s an often overlooked feature of trees in your garden? The bark.

Trees are nearly always selected for their flowers, foliage, or form. Yet, at this time of year, there is an often overlooked arboreal feature that may achieve sudden prominence in the garden. In ...