Tree ID (Quick, they're cutting right now)
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blujacket
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midwestcoast
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If they're still working you Might want to take an axe or maul over there & see if you can try splitting a couple rounds before deciding. I've had some Elm that was not bad at all to split.
bluedogz
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babzog
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It's not poplar or Manitoba maple. I'd take it.
My guess is elm too. Good enough, especially when it's free.
My guess is elm too. Good enough, especially when it's free.
nrford
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andybaker
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Woody Stover
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Yeah, that's the familiar vase shape. I'm not all that familiar with Elm bark except Red. It doesn't quite look like Locust (Black) to me.Pat53 said:
Ralphie Boy
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Stax said:
I just cut and split a bunch of Black Locust and what's in that picture ain't Black Locust. I think Elm as well.
Wood Duck
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The bark and the overall shape of the tree say American Elm to me. I'd definitely take it - lot of good firewood in there.
NH_Wood
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Looks like elm. Quick and easy test. Take a pocket knife, cut out a small cross-section of the bark (along a ridge) - if you see alternating white and dark stripes (vanilla and chocolate), then you have American elm - nothing else has this character. Here's a photo of what to look for. Cheers!
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blujacket
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nrford
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NH_Wood
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RORY12553 said:
I don't get much and I haven't split more than a few rounds. I remember the color being similar to white ash. the character I posted is by far the easiest and clearest check for American elm for those first learning tree i.d. (especially when leaves aren't present and if there is little knowledge of twig characters. Cheers!
Ulmus americana....American Elm/White Elm...split it while it's fresh...it's a pain in the A$$ when it's dead and dries.
Thistle
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I'm agreeing with the others, that looks exactly like the bark on the elm tree behind my house........I would say go for it, Stax!
aansorge
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Probably an American Elm. Still the bark looks all wrong to me. Too thick. Course, I live in MN, could be different out east.
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