The classic tree trunk cake, or “træstammer,” is a beloved treat found in bakeries across Denmark. With its rich cake filling, a hint of rum, and a smooth marzipan coating, it’s the perfect ...

Just under this outer bark is an inner bark layer, known as phloem, which transports sugars, manufactured by photosynthesis in the leaves, down to the roots for storage.

Athletes will receive these medals, which according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are "inspired by the texture of tree trunks." The medals, which range in weight from 586 grams for ...

Bark characteristics will change on the same tree over time, too. The bark of a young red oak (Quercus rubra) is smooth and shiny, later becoming rough and corrugated.

Fortunately, that's when one of the most overlooked features, tree bark, comes out for its season in the spotlight. From warty to smooth, peeling to furrowed, brown to gray to red to white, tree ...

Bark characteristics will change on the same tree over time, too. The bark of a young red oak is smooth and shiny, later becoming rough and corrugated.