In The Garden: Tree with strange bark

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  1. Richard E Masson

    Richard E Masson Active Member 10 Years

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    The pictures show a small I trimmed today in Kent, England.
    I had remarkable 'bark' and I wonder what it is called?
     

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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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  3. tipularia

    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Looks like a maple. Sweetgum leaves are alternate, those look opposite.
     
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    After looking at it again, might be sweetgum. The opposite arrangement I saw might be where a long petiole crossed a stem.
     
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  5. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Field Maple Acer campestre. Look closely, the leaves are opposite ;-)

    Bark like this is quite common (though not universal) on Field Maple.
     
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