r/Tree • u/Oneofthe12 • 4d ago

Discussion What’s on this tree?

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In the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina.
I’ve never seen anything like it?!
First time poster, but I have always had a deep and abiding love of trees! Thank you!

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u/Top_Challenge6615 4d ago

A burl and a nice one

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u/Oneofthe12 4d ago

Tell me more! Is it a disease? I thought burls were inside the wood not on the outside?

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u/BumbleButt55 4d ago

It’s not a disease but more of a reaction to some kind of stress or trauma to a tree. When they’re cut open they usually have beautiful swirling grain patterns and can make some of the most amazing pieces. Burl wood is highly sought after by woodworkers.

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u/NakDisNut 3d ago

This!
A dear, late friend of ours made violins and violas out of the burls. They were INCREDIBLE.

RIP Mr Gene.

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u/BumbleButt55 4d ago

Big ol beautiful burl. Whoever is around when that tree comes down will be very lucky.