Brian's eyes are constantly moving when he hikes in the forest because burls are often the hidden treasure, found near the roots, on the back side of the tree or high in the branches. This burl was discovered on a fallen cherry tree not far from our cottage. Black cherry has distinctive rough-edged raised bark which looks like it has been in a forest fire.
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| Black Cherry burl platter |
The burl was fairly large and flat and Brian was able to turn a unique raw edge platter with whorling grain and dramatic variations in colour.
The top of the platter is beautiful but it has even more character when you turn it upside down. It has a small pedestal, bark inclusions and the unique texture of the black cherry tree.
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