The photos were taken locally.
About Tree Burls:
A burl is a growth on a tree in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner. Basically a tree tumor, usually a rounded growth hanging out on a tree trunk or branch. Burls are a result from environmental stress or an injury and can grow to huge size. Burls produce a very unique wood with unusual grain. Burl wood is rare and highly desired and sought after by craftsman in all types of wood working which adds to its value. It is desired by bowl turners, furniture makers, artists, and wood sculptors. Burl wood is very hard to work because of the irregular shape.
A burl is a growth on a tree in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner. Basically a tree tumor, usually a rounded growth hanging out on a tree trunk or branch. Burls are a result from environmental stress or an injury and can grow to huge size. Burls produce a very unique wood with unusual grain. Burl wood is rare and highly desired and sought after by craftsman in all types of wood working which adds to its value. It is desired by bowl turners, furniture makers, artists, and wood sculptors. Burl wood is very hard to work because of the irregular shape.
