What Trees Have White Bark?
White bark on a tree is not as rare as you might think. The natural white color provides sun protection. Darker bark absorbs heat from the sun, while the white color reflects it. You can find white trees among birches and aspens in moderate and colder climates as well as in gum trees native to Australia.
White Birch Trees
For many northern regions, a birch tree is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of white trunk trees. Not all birches are white, but these two are:
Other White Bark Trees
Other trees with white bark include aspen, plane, and gum trees:
