How much is a wood burl worth?

Most burls, especially layered burls, are not particularly valuable. On the other hand, a larger eyed burl in good condition should bring $25 to $200 depending on size, species and condition. I have had burls up to 8 feet in diameter, and many in the 4-5 foot range. Those can be worth $500 or more.

Are wood burls expensive?

High-quality burl wood can run $5 a pound. A large trunk can clock in at 10,000 pounds, so “you have to put out $50,000 before you even cut it.” Each tree Stephen acquires carries a costly upfront investment.

Are tree burls rare?

Every piece of burl wood is unique, and this is one reason they are considered rare and valuable. They come in a variety of sizes and have different grains and color of wood. In fact, it would be near impossible to find two pieces exactly alike.

Why is burl wood so expensive?

Because of its qualities, pieces made from burled wood or burled wood veneer are one-of-a-kind and can be quite expensive (especially large pieces like furniture).

What causes wood burls?

In burl formation, the tree’s growth hormones get disrupted when the metabolism of the tree is hijacked by some other organism – a virus, fungus, or bacterium. The crown gall bacterium is responsible for many burls (although many are too small for woodturning).

What’s the best way to find burl wood?

How to Find Burl Wood 1 Method 1 of 3: Locating Burls in the Forest. Look around damp areas in dense forests. 2 Method 2 of 3: Shopping for Burl Wood. Create a classified ad targeted at people clearing their land. 3 Method 3 of 3: Harvesting Burls Properly. Make sure you have explicit permission to harvest burls.

What kind of wood does Burlwood come from?

Burlwood is a company that sells high-quality figured burl wood such as buckeye burl, redwood burl and maple burl. These burls are all native to the west coast of the United States.

Where is the safest place to remove burl wood?

The safest place to remove burls is from your own trees on your own property. It may be illegal to harvest burls from public lands, even from dead or fallen trees, and it definitely is illegal to take any part of a tree from someone else’s property without permission.

Where are the burls on a redwood tree?

Burls are essentially the “scabs” or “scars” of a tree. Scan the base of the trunk and any damaged areas. In some tree species, like redwoods, burls tend to appear near the base of the trunk. These burls are actually part of the redwood’s reproductive process.