--- title: Petrified Wood Boulders in Sacramento | Mid Valley Rock url: https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/petrified-wood/ business: Mid Valley Rock phone: (916) 363-4239 address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed --- - [Home](https://midvalleyrock.com/) - [Stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/) - [Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/boulders/) - Petrified Wood # Petrified Wood boulders Petrified Wood is tree trunks, limbs and branches that have been naturally transformed into stone, used as one-of-a-kind garden accents, borders and focal pieces. No two pieces are alike, so ask Mid Valley Rock what pieces are in the yard now and come choose one. Petrified Wood Colors vary by pallet and wet vs dry. See it in the yard. Petrified Wood keeps the shape of a tree while being solid stone. You can still see bark texture, growth rings and knots, but the material is now mineral. That makes it an interesting piece to place in a yard. A short trunk section makes a garden seat or pedestal. Limbs and branches make striking borders. Every piece is different, so it is worth coming in to pick your own. ## Wood that became stone Over a very long time, minerals replaced the wood of buried trees while keeping its form. The result is stone that still looks like a log. Colors vary with the minerals involved. Look for bark detail on the outside and rings on cut or broken ends. ## How to show it off Stand a trunk section upright as a sculpture in a planting bed, or lay a limb along a path as a natural edge. Pieces also look good near a dry creek bed. Set petrified wood where people will see it up close, like by a front door, bench or patio corner. For more placement ideas, see [boulder landscaping](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/boulder-landscaping/). Smaller chunks make good accents in pots and along the edge of a patio. Larger trunk pieces can serve as a low seat. ## Choosing your piece Because every piece is unique, bring a photo of the spot and rough dimensions. Staff can help you judge scale. Petrified wood is stone, so plan on help to move it. It is sold by weight and quoted by phone or at the yard. ## Popular uses - Garden focal pieces - Natural path edging - Upright pedestals and seats - Entry and patio accents - Dry creek bed features ### Is it in the yard today? Stock changes with the quarries. Ask us and we will check what is on hand for Petrified Wood. [Is it in the yard today?](https://midvalleyrock.com/contact/?stone=Petrified%20Wood#quote) ### At a glance - **Category:** Boulders - **Sold by:** Weight, on pallets - **Pricing:** Call for today’s price - **Stock:** Changes often. Ask before you drive over - **Delivery:** Flatbed + forklift, Mon-Sat ### Good to know - Place it where people can see the bark and ring detail up close. - Lift with help; it is stone, not wood. - Rinse it with a hose now and then to bring out the color. ### Keep reading - [Boulder sizes and weights](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/boulder-sizes-and-weights/) - [Boulder landscaping](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/boulder-landscaping/) - [Ponds & water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/water-features/) - [Water-wise yards](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/drought-tolerant-landscaping/) ### Visit or call - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed 5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help. [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239) ## Pairs well with Petrified Wood - [Tufa Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/tufa/) - [Moss Rock Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/moss-rock/) - [Sculpture Stone Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sculpture-stone/) - [Lava: Golden Lace Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-golden-lace-lava/) ## Petrified Wood questions Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through. ### Is petrified wood actually wood? No. It began as tree trunks, limbs and branches, but it has been naturally transformed into stone. ### Can petrified wood stay outdoors? Yes. It is stone, sold with the boulders for landscape use. ### Are all pieces the same? No. Each piece is unique in shape and color, so it is best to pick yours in person. ## More boulders - [Sydney Peak Boulders / Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sydney-peak/) - [Lompoc Boulder Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lompoc-boulder/) - [Arizona Sandstone Boulders Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/arizona-sandstone-boulders/) - [Lava: Black Lichen Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-black-lichen-lava/) - [Lava: Red Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-red-lava/) - [Lava: Lace Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-lace-lava/) - [Lava: Planter Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-planter-lava/) - [Rainbow Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/rainbow/) - [Zebra Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/zebra/) - [Desert Varnish Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/desert-varnish/) [All boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/boulders/) ## Come see the stone in person Walk the yard with us, bring your measurements and a photo of your house, and we will help you pick stone that fits the project and the budget. 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mid+Valley+Rock&query_place_id=ChIJhQvD0VfCmoARcSXoEbY0WSc) - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed