Burls are woody growths that erupt from trees and are used by woodworkers and woodturners to create beautiful furniture and ...

The tree responds by producing dense, twisted wood grain patterns that furniture ... and decorative bowls. While burls might look concerning to homeowners, experts say they don’t harm the ...

Burl wood will often have unique ... wrong with the legitimate harvesting of trees, of woodturners finding that perfect burl that yields that perfect bowl. But there is also magic in burls.