A Tree called Grandma
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (341752)
Rockingham, Australia
February 23, 2017 6:35pm CST
@LoriAMoore just posted another 'southern' saying about a bump on a log which brought to mind this photo of a giant tingle found near Walpole in the south-west of Western Australia. The tree is affectionately known as 'Grandma' as the features of an old woman can be imagined in the bumps on the trunk. Pity about the nasty growth coming from the forehead.
I understand the growths occur when an irritation begins beneath the bark due to insect infestation or bacteria and the tree swells at that section as a defence or protection. On jarrah trees, the bumps can be huge and are known as 'burls'. Slabs can be cut from these and are popular as coffee-table tops.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Feb 17
Burls are prized by wood workers here as well, especially from the Myrtle tree, used to make beautiful trays and art pieces.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Feb 17
@JudyEv Chook? I missed that one, been a busy week.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Feb 17
@JamesHxstatic 'Chook' is a chicken or hen. Mostly in posts I put both now. I'm trying to teach myLotters some Aussie words and 'chook' is used here all the time. To us, a chicken is a baby chook. 
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Feb 17
Yes, poor old grandma might have a headache from that nasty growth. 
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Feb 17
@1hopefulman I hadn't thought of that but that could very well be the case.
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
24 Feb 17
Wonder what agony the tree goes through when that happens. If only trees could speak.
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
25 Feb 17
@JudyEv I hope one day we can all know the feelings of our flora and fauna
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 17
Either grandma has grown a unicorn horn or got a spear in the head.
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dma.
@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Feb 17
Yes, she has a few warts. I couldn't think of that word when I wrote the post. :)
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
24 Feb 17
Thanks for the laugh, my first of the day and i love your Grandma. I am in love with a lot of trees with character.. The Comfort Maple is in my area and the oldest, it is part cement and bricks, Ontario is doing that to keep it in one piece and still living...
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
24 Feb 17
@JudyEv It was strange to see it the first time, but thy filled holes to keep bugs out I'm guessing,,,there are wires on it now too. Have no idea just how much longer wit will stand.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
24 Feb 17
It's quite an interesting face! Great lines...grandma must have been beautiful back in the day!
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
25 Feb 17
@JudyEv Oh, yes...I have a few myself!
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@Bodyandbrain (13797)
• Gurgaon, India
24 Feb 17
For me it's a new thing to know.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Feb 17
@Bodyandbrain Thank you. Have a nice day.
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@Bodyandbrain (13797)
• Gurgaon, India
24 Feb 17
@JudyEv yes and your posts are full of information.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16785)
• China
24 Feb 17
Wonders will never cease!However I want to call it ‘Grandpa’.Doesn't the swell below the "nose" look like moustache ?
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
24 Feb 17
the tree does look as if it has been around for quite some time
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Feb 17
The area was full of very old trees and now has the only tingle trees left.
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
24 Feb 17
Seeing the picture first I thought ooh that looks a bit warty!
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Feb 17
No, it won't be cut down. It protects itself with the bumps.
