Tree growths

[Hillbilly stalker]

I always wondered what caused this. Worms or disease ? I see them alot in a certain area of woods, no houses close by, no fields and their mostly on the ridge so no run off. I seem to mostly see them on Hickory , both slick and shag bark, and a few oak trees. Anyone able to enlighten me ? Thanks

 

[JustUs4All]

Do a look up on burl, very interesting grain patterns. They work well for bowls as they are pretty and the odd grain does not split or check out as badly as a straighter one will.

 

[Hillbilly stalker]

I'll check that out. I've always thought burls grew on the main trunk. When I find these there are always several on the same tree, and most seem to hang down. Thanks.

 

[JustUs4All]

I think they can be anywhere including limbs. The ones on the trunks would be larger and more useful.

 

[Railroader]

Yep, burl wood.

My old uncle Bernard (Burn-erd, not Ber-nard) would have made you a couple of very nice bowls from that "knot" as he called 'em...