A tree trunk bulge is called a knar. They are usually the result of a build up of reactive tissue that isolates foreign bodies from the remainder of the tree. At some point they can compromise the structural integrity of the tree and make a weak spot.
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Thank you for spotting it brian7burger.
That is so very interesting, Travis Morse, I have seen this and it is good information, thanks for sharing it.
Interesting tree!
Thanks!
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/trunk-bul...
A tree trunk bulge is called a knar. They are usually the result of a build up of reactive tissue that isolates foreign bodies from the remainder of the tree. At some point they can compromise the structural integrity of the tree and make a weak spot.
I wonder if its a boy or girl?
It's pregnant?? ;-)
Anyone know why this big bulge formed on the tree?