Tree Trunk Color?

[davefoxx]

After quite some time going back through old threads, I cannot figure out what spray paint I should use for deciduous tree trunks.  I believe it was a Rustoleum color in a gray-brown, but I do not have the old spray can to refer to. 

Help!  @Ed Kapuscinski?

Thanks,
DFF

[Chris333]

Rustoleum roofing weathered wood:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-12-oz-Weathered-Wood-Roof-Accessory-Spray-Paint-285217/205717533
Looks more grey than the photo.

[glakedylan]

oh yes ^^^^ that is spot on!
thanks Chris...i made a note of it for future use.


sincerely
Gary

[davefoxx]

Boom!  That’s it!  Thanks, @Chris333!

DFF

[Chris333]

I stole it from @Dave V   

[Mark5]

Brown 

[davefoxx]

Brown 

They all look brown to me! 

DFF

[DKS]

Not to get pedantic, but it depends on the species of tree. The bark will vary from darker greys to pale, almost silvery greys, with a range of textures. But they're nearly all a slightly warm grey color; I've not seen any that are "brown" in the classic sense of that color, except that some turn sort of brownish when the bark gets wet. (Dave, I know you're unable to discern some of the subtleties, but trust me, you can't go wrong with medium slightly warm grey.) Here are some reference images, which include a variety of trees including oak, maple, tulip poplar, beech and some others.

[Mark5]

Yes, all kidding aside some trees are indeed brown, but most tend to be as shown in DKS's pix. Some are almost white (birch, some aspen).

[C855B]

... Some are almost white (birch, some aspen).

Sycamore and eucalyptus, too. Found this in a quick search: https://dengarden.com/gardening/trees-with-white-bark

[sd45elect2000]

I paint all my trees grey. I add washes of dark brown and sometimes metallic silver. I've actually taken paint samples out and matched them to trees. THe amount of wash I use depends on the tree species. Silver maple is one of my favorites.

Oak trees are have a pretty warm grey with deep bark for brown washes and white drybrushing to highlight the texture.
Birch I use aluminum paint and highlight with dark dark brown washes.

I grew up in the woods, I miss it...

Randy

[CRL]

Try painting the trunk your choice of base gray color, then gently use a brass wire brush to put some vertical scratches into the paint. Then use your dark washes to settle into the scratches. This will nicely simulate heavy bark like oak.

[central.vermont]

Also remember the color shades is due in part to the texture of the bark. Smoother barks tend to be lighter than rougher texture bark.

Jon

[nkalanaga]

Depending on your climate, they may be green or gray-green, due to lichen and moss.

[Chris333]

My trees have a bunch of lichen on them, but I don't see it unless it rains.