Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Parrotia Pruning Philosophy, 1 by ViburnumValley

ViburnumValley wrote:
Steve:

Scott must've visited.

Scott:

Is Ernie old enough to recall that of which you speak (like a true P&Ger)?

Ernie:

Yeah, when you get right up to it, that Pinus bungeana bark is just downright disgusting. Talk about not seeing the forest...I guess I'll never carry any of my specimens around at eye level on the bridge of my nose anymore.

Let's continue to e-argue that we really do agree, when a phone call might resolve it.

What I mean:

Less light = the aesthetic color of white or silver you desire doesn't appear (meaning, the bark stays whatever color it is that you don't like, such as browner or greener). I don't mean that the color is there, and that you just can't see it. I DO mean that the exfoliation is there, and your photo proves that. And your contrast between a less lit side and a more lit side confirms what I believe to be true as well, at least in your extensive sampling.

New Debate:

Rank mature bark differences/preferences among the following three (or other synonymous barks):

Parrotia persica

Cornus kousa

Cornus mas

Here's one.