The biology of burls (original) (raw)
| Authors: | Kevin T. Smith, PhD |
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| Year: | 2012 |
| Type: | Scientific Journal |
| Station: | Northern Research Station |
| Source: | Bark. Issue 3(2012): 6. [Published by Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Association] |
Abstract
Several tree wardens have recently reported thefts of burls from pubhc trees, especially in park areas. A burl is a tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner. It commonly occurs on a tree trunk or branch as a rounded outgrowth filled with small knots.
Citation
Smith, Kevin T. 2012. The biology of burls. Bark. Issue 3(2012): 6. [Published by Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Association]