#TreeTuesday... Old Burl on Oak
We are heading into my woods today. What is left of this Survivor tree marks the Eastern boundary of my property. I found it on our first walk in these woods.
The life has left the tree itself, but it show how much of a Survivor it was while it Lived.
A burl (American English) or bur or burr (UK English) is a tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner.source
Burls are desired for their unique wood grains. I think this one is neat just watching it slowly decay.
Each side of this burl has such an individual appearance.
Kicking myself that I didnt get any photos with my hand for scale. This is a huge sample.
I hope you have enjoyed.
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Wow that is a gnarly old and tough looking tree. Nicely captured tip!
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That's an amazing example of a burl. I don't think I have ever seen one in person! Now, once the warmer weather starts up I'll probably see them everywhere. That's how it always works.
Wow! This is a really cool looking tree!
First time seeing a burl .. there are not that many trees like these here in the SEA region. Maybe there are, I'm just not attentive enough ;) Always enjoyed your nature 'walks' and pictures- nature is amazing @borrowedearth
Interesting information, never heard of the term used before, old trees have some unique stories to tell. Pity we just don't fully understand whether this was an attempt at regrowth and healing @borrowedearth
Kind of reminds me of a tree that could come to life in a magical forest. It would have one of those old wise man's voices.
They make some nice pieces with the burr!