The distinctive pale bark of a Silver Birch tree. As these fast growing trees age the bark becomes more fissured and flakes away in strips.


The distinctive pale bark of a Silver Birch tree. As these fast growing trees age the bark becomes more fissured and flakes away in strips.


Size: 4333px × 6500px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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