a BIG knobbly.

The hedge is : hornbeam ( Carpinus betulus ), helzen tar, hessel tar, holmbeam, yoke beech or orb-beam.
I`ve tried to find out what cause the knobblt but could n`t find a reason for it.

[Louise & Ken]

Like you, I have no idea what causes them, but someone up here has two at the entrance to their driveway, and they look like little fat people! They put scarves & hats on them in the winter!

[Esther Rosenberg]

wow, bigger than the bark. No idea why.

[Call me Joe]

❤️

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I think I have heard they are caused by some type of insect- but I'm not sure. Sure is interesting to look at!

[Diana]

Goodness, that is a most unusual find and shot!

[moni kozi]

Wow! That surely is intrresting

[Beryl Lloyd]

A great find , I have heard what causes them , but like @olivetreeann I can not quite recall the info !

[Dione Giorgio]

Oh that looks quite strange! I have never seen anything like it. Well spotted.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wow, great find and capture. It is interesting looking.

[Fisher Family]

That is certainly a large growth - fav!

Ian

[Jacqueline]

Prachtige vondst! In deze link staat, denk ik, het antwoord…. https://teunklumpers.nl/blog/hardhouten-gezwellen

[Daisy Miller]

Interesting shot and find

[Agnes]

Heel bijzonder

[Kathy]

Well spotted. I wonder if this is what I call a burl.

[Heather]

A great find nicely captured! Fascinating puzzle! Fav