How much are tree burls worth?

Most burls, especially layered burls, are not particularly valuable. On the other hand, a larger eyed burl in good condition should bring $25 to $200 depending on size, species and condition. I have had burls up to 8 feet in diameter, and many in the 4-5 foot range. Those can be worth $500 or more.

Can you sell tree burls?

You can sell a medium- to low-grade burl for a $1.50 a pound. High-end burls can sometimes sell for $3 to $4 a pound. And the burls can weigh several thousand pounds. With the costs involved, you sometimes break even.

How much can you sell burl wood for?

For common burls, lots are sold for 25-50 cents per pound green and a dollar to $1.50 dried to 15%.

How do I sell my burl?

eBay is a good place to sell Box Elder burl because there’s a few guys, one in particular who dyes and stabilizes woods and resells it mostly as knife scales (because they are so profitable) but also as pistol grip blanks. eBay can actually be a good place in your situation.

What is the most expensive burl wood?

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Why is burl wood so expensive?

Because of its qualities, pieces made from burled wood or burled wood veneer are one-of-a-kind and can be quite expensive (especially large pieces like furniture).

How much is a large burl worth?

An eyed burl of large size may earn you $25 to $200. The actual price would depend on the size, condition, and species of the wood. However, you can find burl wood pieces 4 to 8-feet in diameter. These burl pieces can each bring $500 or so.

What do you do with tree burls?

It is valued and sought after by artists, furniture makers and sculptors. Burl wood can be found in many tree species and is used in making furniture, different types of veneer, inlays, turning wood, gun stocks, music wood, and other household items.

How much is a cherry burl worth?

Cherry burls, like most other species, can be quite valuable because of the variations of the reds in the wood combined with cherry being a very good to work with for pretty much any sort of woodworking. I have seen pricing range from $0.25-2.00 on green wood by the pound to $10-25 per board foot.

What is the most sought after burl wood?

Bird’s-eye burl is a rare but beautiful burl pattern featuring small, tightly packed burls that show as dark “eyes” on the cut surface of the wood. Bird’s-eye burl is rarely found in Redwood, but when it is it is highly sought-after. It is often found, like lacy burl, in the crown burls and live burls of a tree.

Can you cut a burl without killing tree?

You should never cut burl wood from a living tree. Excising a bit of its trunk can kill the entire plant. No matter how beautiful a burl you have found, you need to skip it if the tree’s still alive. Instead, scope out downed trees — they will have plenty of knots and imperfections for you to find, too.

What trees grow burls?

WHICH TREE SPECIES GROW BURLS?

• Cherry (Prunus)
• Oak (Quercus)
• Ash (Fraxinus)
• Maple (Acer)
• Elm (Ulmus)
• Walnut (Juglans)