Just like every individual is unique, so are trees. No two trees grow at the same rate, have the same leaf pattern, or have identical bark. However, each tree species has specific characteristics that ...

They grow in USDA hardiness zones 8-10 and the Marina can grow between 25-50 feet tall. It sheds its smooth, mahogany colored bark annually to reveal new bark that is a distinctive cinnamon tone.

Leaves and flowers make a tree beautiful, but while you're admiring them, don't ignore the tree's bark. Take a look at eucalyptus, crape myrtle, our native Sonoran palo brea and Arizona sycamore.

That disease takes out entire large limbs of the American sycamore (plane tree) in a season. And yes, the bark is stunning. It exfoliates to leave lovely trunks behind.

That disease takes out entire large limbs of the American sycamore (plane tree) in a season. And yes, the bark is stunning. It exfoliates to leave lovely trunks behind.

Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes KEY TAKEAWAYS Salt Lake City is addressing diseased sycamore and London plane trees. The Urban Forestry Division and Utah State University are testing new treatments.