Silver Birch with Burl (Sonic the hedgehog!)

Magic in the woodland!!

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Christine Young

Lion

Whoa! That is quite the burl! Posted 5 years ago
1. NattyOne
  
  Lion
  
  It's incredible Christine we found it about 3/4 years ago, a real favourite, we have to visit every couple of months. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Awesome! And, it definitely resembles Sonic! Have you noticed any size changes? I've been watching a burl for a couple years, and I've only noticed a very slight change. I'm guessing they grow slowly. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      This one is spectacular...do you know what causes such a burl? Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. NattyOne
        
        Lion
        
        I've read - stress caused by injury, virus or fungus Posted 5 years ago
    3. NattyOne
      
      Lion
      
      Very slow growth Christine! Posted 5 years ago

The Silver birch

''Betula pendula'' is a species of tree in the family Betulaceae, native to Europe, though in southern Europe it is only found at higher altitudes. Its range extends into southwest Asia in the mountains of northern Turkey and the Caucasus.

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Similar species: Beeches, Oaks, Walnuts

Species identified by NattyOne

By NattyOne

Uploaded Apr 2, 2020. Captured Apr 1, 2020 16:39.

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