Stories from my Sketchbook . . .
If that statement is true this tree is as happy as they come . . .
The rainbow eucalyptus or Mindanao gum is one of those trees that you don’t really believe exists until you see it for yourself. The bark is the tree’s most distinctive feature. Patches of bark are shed annually showing a bright green inner bark. This then darkens and matures to give blue, purple, orange and then maroon tones. The previous season’s bark peels off in strips to reveal a brightly colored new bark below. The peeling process results in vertical streaks of red, orange, green, blue, and gray.
A very smiley tree . . .
Sally says . . . eat, sleep, work, read, play, draw, bark . . . 
S. A. Young
October 12, 2017 at 1:41 am
Gorgeous!
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stevetalbot51
October 11, 2017 at 11:57 am
Absolutely beautiful Sal – are there any of these trees around here???
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sallyinthehaven
October 11, 2017 at 2:03 pm
I certainly haven’t seen any locally. From what I read they seem to prefer the more steamy ‘rainforesty’ climes, so probably too temperate for them here. Gorgeous though, huh?
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Anonymous
October 11, 2017 at 10:51 am
My lord. I Googled and can’t believe the images I see. Unbelievable, Sally! Thank you!
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C C Cedras
October 11, 2017 at 10:53 am
Sorry, Sally, my comment didn’t get the real me. 😉
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sallyinthehaven
October 11, 2017 at 2:04 pm
My pleasure! 🙂
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