Thuya Burl Grows Underground

The prized figure in Thuya usually comes from root burls below the soil rather than conspicuous growths on the trunk. These buried burls produce densely swirling grain and clusters of tiny eyes.

Surprising takeaway: A small Thuya blank may have originated within an underground root mass. Its compact size, difficult extraction and intense figure make it especially suitable for boxes, pens and other small turnings.