I create new topic because landscapes topic is going to be one big mess. I advice to create topics like "Azura Coast - enviro", 'Balmora whatever" instead of xxx's doodles. Simply if most people create topic connected with person instead of subject it is very hard to navigate. I don't know if some of moderators can move from landscapes Molag Amur's content here. If they can I would be very grateful. 
I inspirated with Smitehammer's idea about bristlecone pine. I create various shapes proposition to choose.
Textures
1. Lizard skin type
2. Burned tree with some incandescent parts
3. Stripes type (I really don't know how to name it)
4. Ordinary one
"Leaves"
A. Ordinary leaves
B. Lichen type a
C. Lichen type b
D Tumbleweed type
Combining all of these above u get astonishing amount of concepts. I wait for feedback and questions. For a while I will be a bit busy but I will be answering your questions.







I like the coloring of 2.
I like the coloring of 2. with the pattern of 1. Great work, I am loving the design.