The Beauty in Burl: Exploring the Allure of the “Ugly Bark” Tree Character
Introduction The ancient oak stands sentinel, its limbs twisted and reaching, its bark a tapestry of deep furrows and gnarly knots. It is a far cry from the smooth, slender birch or the symmetrical perfection often associated with idealized notions of tree beauty. Instead, its bark, seemingly marred by age and experience, presents a rough, … Read more
