Big Burrs

[Bart]

Big Burrs on an Oak. What causes it?

Insect, Fungal, Viral, Bactierial

 

 

 

[slasherscot]

pippy oaks.......another sought wood for the furniture market

[David Humphries]

What a cracker.

 

Don't let any turners know it's location.

 

I wouldn't hazard a guess as to the exact protagonist of the Burl, but it's cambial reaction growth caused by stress to the Tree.

 

One from your list or possibly a combination.

 

 

I bet David's got some great examples.

 

 

 

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Edited April 17, 2009 by Monkey-D

[Mark Bolam]

Wow!

 

What a great tree!

 

Those bulgy bits are a bit dangerous Mrs. £1500 do ya? We'll be back next week to tidy up the mess...

[Stephen Blair]

heres one i found yesterday:thumbup1:

[Mark Bolam]

Some funky grain in there Stevie. Rip that saw up! If I leave now I can be there with my Alaskan mill on Sunday. We'll say it had to come down because it had Bulging Canker.

[Stephen Blair]

Some funky grain in there Stevie. Rip that saw up! If I leave now I can be there with my Alaskan mill on Sunday. We'll say it had to come down because it had Bulging Canker.

 

that pic just doesnt do it justice mate, i reckon you would need a 6 foot bar to tackle her, that is the narrowest shot, it is more square than round. i just hope no more idiots have fires beside nice big trees. comunity woodlands.

[Bart]

Thanks Monkeyd, i wansnt sure if it was just one spesific thing that caused it.

 

Shreks Wee Brother, Great find. Looks like a nice wood too. Setting fire to trees, not good:thumbdown:

[David oakman]

Here is a big burr bart:001_smile: I have got more but no pictures of them haha

[Dave the dog]

I got hold of this a Elm butt a while back,haven't a clue what to do with it .