Carol DM
Sharing a photo with Kim’s Themes by the Month. Shadows is the subject for January.
When I took this photo of the Sycamore tree in my backyard, I had no idea I was also capturing my shadow.
Sycamore trees are abundant in the eastern half of the United States, and their relatives are popular across Europe. These massive, fast-growing trees are loved for their shade and their resistance to splitting.
If you look carefully at a tree’s bark, leaves, and fruits, you can determine whether you’ve found a sycamore tree.
The bark of a sycamore tree is brittle and can’t withstand the rapid growth that sycamores experience. So the bark peels off frequently, and this results in a patchy, flaky appearance.
Because the older bark peels off and reveals younger bark beneath, the bark of sycamores will be a variety of colors – brown, green, tan, and white. This gives the tree a distinctive pattern that resembles army camouflage.
I thought it might work well with Kim’s challenge.
©CarolDM
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I had not idea about this tree. I like the picture and the shadows it shows.
I enjoy Doc’s comments, they lighten the day. Love this information about this great tree.
I know, he is such a funny man. 🙂 Makes me smile.
i guess I am “sick a more” tree pictures 🙂
sorry, you know the dad jokes are always there!!!
I love how fast the Sycamore grows.
Funny man today. Humor will get us through. 🙂 Don’t apologize, I need a laugh.
Very interesting information, I had been wondering why the bark looks like this
Thanks, I love these trees.
Thanks for sharing interesting facts. I didn’t know this and learned something new again.
You are very welcome. Glad you learned something.
We’ve talked about this tree once before … but I don’t remember what conclusion we came to …. it looks like a plane tree
Yes we have my friend, the bark changes during the year.
Was very curious to know about the multi-colored bark of sycamores!!! Just great, thank you so much for sharing!!!
It is a very interesting tree. Good to see you!