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Is this called a burl?

6 years ago

Thuja occidentalis. First I've ever seen like this.

My only question is, how come none of my trees get cool stuff like this?

Another angle:

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Lastly:


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  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Yes, that is a burl. And a pretty funky looking one as well :-)

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