This is the wonderful cherry tree which is among many exotic trees planted at Castle Ashby. I think it's Japanese - I forget it's correct name - better get Googling!!
The bark of this tree is stunning and my sister can never resist running her hands up and down as it's her favourite tree. It is rather stunning I think and always look beautiful year round!!
I just can’t get over the bark on that tree. So cool! It’s a shame we don’t have the half and half challenge going right now, this is perfect for that, too.