By Wyn Mecherly

Bark laid in layers
Fat oval leaves face the sun
Shagbark hickory


Smooth gray bark.  Branches,
Leaves all so trim & petite
The magnolia


Delicate green fans
Cling to each branch large & small
The stately gingko


Graceful stately elms
Green, cool, shading all Summer
Black & gold in Fall


Bright orange berries
Cluster 'mid petite green leaves
Charming mountain ash