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Post by NellyDee on May 30, 2018 11:22:57 GMT
I noticed this on one of my old beech trees and cannot make out if it is a fungal growth or some type of gall. I also cannot make out if something (bird) is using it as a nest. The two growths I have seen previously eg - the elephant and the tortoise were almost smooth.  DSCF2481 by Helen Skelton, on Flickr |
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Post by Tringa on May 31, 2018 6:36:05 GMT
Looks like a gall to me. One of the most common is the Crown Gall but I'm not knowledgeable enough to make a positive ID.
Dave
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Post by NellyDee on Jun 1, 2018 10:32:33 GMT
I got an ID - it is a Burl - A burl results from a tree undergoing some form of stress. It may be caused by an injury, virus or fungus. Google 'burl on trees' - very interesting! burls from certain trees fetch a high price and there are even poachers of burls.
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Post by Tringa on Jun 1, 2018 13:19:59 GMT
I haven't heard of burls before - interesting info online.
Dave
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Post by ianr on Jun 2, 2018 6:31:32 GMT
I believe some can be made into very nice bowls  ian |
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Post by rowanberry on Jun 2, 2018 20:12:08 GMT
Highly prized by woodturners.
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