Tree Burl

[geledet]

Hey guys, i have the tree shown in the pictures in my backyard, and I would like to know a little about it. From my little research I think these weird growths are burls, but im sure you all know more than me about them. Some of them are fairly large, and the shape and bark of the tree leads me to believe that there is also some in the roots as well as the actual trunk and branches as well, such as in the 2nd, 6th, and 8th. Also something to note is that in some of the places there i screwed in the tree these growths were formed. Anything you all can tell me would be appreciated. Thank you!

 

[cerviarborist]

If those growths formed after you screwed in the tree, you should probably get that thing looked at.

 

[Roger_Barnett]

HehHeh, smart asp.....

 

[southsoundtree]

Now I got it. haha.

 

[JeffGu]

Now, that's just a plain, nasty, old tree. Looks like it has venereal warts. Unless I lived in a spooky, haunted house, I don't believe I could leave such a nasty tree in my yard. Sure, someone will say, "Oh, but we can save it! A few injections, tickle its roots, comb its canopy and it will be beautiful!" and suggest some tree counselor come and talk to it about avoiding relationships with that sleazy hackberry tree next door. But, really. It's butt ugly. If that thing was in my yard, I'd be warming up some chainsaws and checking the oil in the stump grinder.

 

[southsoundtree]

I like it.