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Burls (or Burrs in Europe) are growths that form on trees. These growths contain a gnarled twisted grain pattern that can also have what are referred to as "eyes". They are by far some of the most interesting woods visually. Burling is possible on all trees, but some are extremely rare. Some may say that certain species of trees will not burl, but I think that is simply a rule that's waiting to be broken.

I did not include dyed burls on this page. Please see Dyed Woods for a listing of those.


Pterocarpus Indicus	Pterocarpus Macrocarpus
Golden Amboyna Burl	Dragon's Blood Amboyna Burl
Long considered the premier Burl wood, Amboyna can be either golden or more reddish in color. Burls are fairly common as with the example above. This is the burl material first used for Rolls Royce interiors	Long considered the premier Burl wood, Amboyna can be either golden or more reddish in color. Burls are fairly common as with the example above. This is the burl material first used for Rolls Royce interiors


Erica Arborea	Prunus Avium
Briar Burl	American Cherry Burl
Native to Turkey	Native to North America


Cinnamomum Iners	Dalbergia Retusa
Cinnamon Burl (or Camphor Burl)	Cocobolo Burl
Native to SE Asia	Burling on Cocobolo is exceptionally rare and I have only been able to obtain a single sample that I have yet to turn. Of all the burl suppliers that I have spoken with, this is the first Cocobolo burl that has been available in the 30+ years that they have been importing woods.


Coffee Arabica	Eucalyptus Coolibah
Coffee Burl	Coolibah Burl
Native to Indonesia	Native to Australia


Olneya Tesota	Ulmus Americana
Desert Ironwood Burl	American Elm Burl
Native to the Deserts of the Southwestern United States and Mexico	Native to North America


Dalbergia Stevensonii	Ulmus Lacvis
Honduras Rosewood Burl	Irish Elm Burl
One of the more classic Rosewoods, Honduras Rosewood is typically rich browns in color with a depth that can be absolutely gorgeous. Burls in this wood are more common and readily available as shown above.	Native to Ireland


Eucalyptus Marginata	Aretostaphylos Sp.
Jarrah Burl	Manzanita Root Burl
Native to Australia	Native to Central America


Eucalyptus Gracilis	Olea Europaea
Red Mallee Burl	Italian Olive Burl
Native to Australia	Native to Italy


Elacagnus Augustifolia	Tectonia Grandis
Russian-Olive Burl	Teak Burl
Native to Russia, this tree has become an invasive species in America. It has small fruit similar in appearance to an olive, but this is not an olive species. Quality Russian-Olive Burl has become difficult to find but is among my favorites as my personal pen is made from this wood.	While looking for a substitute for the Russian-Olive Burl I came across Teak Burl which is native to SE Asia and India. It shares the general appearance as Russian-Olive Burl but with a finer texture. Although more expensive than Russian-Olive Burl, Teak Burl is more readily available in quality stock.


Eucalyptus Melliodora	Dalbergia Melanoxylon
Yellowbox Burl	African Blackwood Burl
Native to Australia	Native to Africa, this is one of the more rare burls.

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