Mysterious burls

Other changes in the tree’s growth are its curly grain and witches’ broom. Although burls ruin the tree as timber, it can be valuable as a sight or in making objects for art or for use. Burls are used a lot for kuksa, i.e. for burl cups and bowls, for example.

The protected burl pine was nearly felled in the 1930s. It was supposed to be cut down and taken to ranger Rosenböijer’s estate to be put up as a port column, but a sudden snowstorm stopped the plans. Later on the pine was protected. In the 1960s it was still a landmark that could be seen from faraway. The top of the burled pine dried due to resin top disease, and now the whole tree has dried of old age.