Whats this on this Birch tree? fungi id?

[button1803]

Hi all,

 

could some one shed some light as to what this is on this birch tree please?

[slack ma girdle]

It is a bur growing on the side of the tree.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

awesome burr, would suggest something bacterial or fungal causing the burr reaction, stonking example

[button1803]

i was walking the dog and its on the side on a farmers field, just found it interesting, you cant miss it! thanks for the help guys!

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

going on the state of the folige the expense in its creation is debilitating the tree, thats a massive burden of growth, never have I seen such a large burr for such a small tree.

 

I always appreciate shots like this, we can all learn so much from such a simple thing.

[button1803]

from now on il always have my mobile and take more snaps like this! thanks for the good response! its just a typical birch tree on the hedge of the farmers field that gets hacked i guess every now and then with this awesome burr!

[button1803]

going on the state of the folige the expense in its creation is debilitating the tree, thats a massive burden of growth, never have I seen such a large burr for such a small tree.

 

I always appreciate shots like this, we can all learn so much from such a simple thing.

 

are you ever in sunny norfolk mate?

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

are you ever in sunny norfolk mate?

 

Im always game for a travel about, and havent been to Norfolk yet that i know of, what you thinking?

[button1803]

Im always game for a travel about, and havent been to Norfolk yet that i know of, what you thinking?

 

if ever your this way feel free to call in and come have a look around...

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

if ever your this way feel free to call in and come have a look around...

 

 

I will hold you to that late summer maybe:thumbup1: