The bark, branches and twigs 60

The bark - protects plant, struggles against weather and gives the refuge to a number of living creatures. Please, place observations with at last one photo of the bark; multiple photos of the bark on branches and twigs are also welcome! Accompanying your observation with photos of leaves, buds, and flowers will be useful for to assure proper recognition. Geolocation is appreciable although not necessary. Welcome! Many thanks to all colleagues for the wonderful collection of observations!