On mature maples, the bark is made up of white and green, vertical stripes, which coexist in a striking contrast on the tree's trunk. The snakebark maple is happiest in cooler climates ...

I often wonder what our parkways would look like in winter if the crape myrtles planted there possessed colorful bark.

When I think about winter survival, my mind first goes to wildlife: field mice curling up in nests, chickadees flocking to ...