Polypore Fungi, Polyporaceae, Polypore growing on the bark of trees in the ancient woodland at Piddington, Oxfordshire.

Painted Eucalyptus tree with leaf of philodendron, Keanae Arboretum, Maui, Hawaii, USA.

Tunnel through climbing roses, Heirloom Gardens. St Paul, Oregon, USA.

Path througn wood next to Ballynahinch River, County Galway, Ireland.

Snowdrop, Common snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, Whie flowers growing outdoor in mossy bark.

Willow, Scarlet willow, Salix alba 'Britzensis', Detail of red coloured stems growing outdoor.

Willow, Scarlet willow, Salix alba 'Britzensis', Detail of red coloured stems growing outdoor.

Close view of sawn tree trunk showing the saw's marks and woodworm holes in the bark as it decays. Stem of bramble starting to grow over it.

Eucalyptus, Blue Gum, Eucalyptus globulus, Underneath view looking up the peeling bark on the white trunk of the tree.

Cherry, Japanese flowering cherry, Prunus serrulata, Side view of trunk with peeling red and maroon bark.

Cedar, Cedrus, A slice through a tree trunk showing the many rings and some outer bark.

Dogwood, Red-barked dogwood, Cornus alba 'Spaethii'.