I think cherry, but need confirmation

Found a 40' tree that came over in a storm a couple years back. It was in the brush and tough to get to, but have been meaning to buck it up for at least two year. Most of the bark is gone. Had a nice odor when I was splitting it. Described it to a friend over the phone who thought cherry. I have a gasification boiler, so I am not particular on what goes in. He told me to hold this off to the side for the 4 or 5 times a year we use the fireplace. Said it gives off a nice smell when burnt. Thoughts?

ok. It was reddish/pink on the inside. Red oak?

weatherguy said:

yup, looks like red oak, still looks good even though the bark rotted off.

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Yeah there was one small section of one spilt that was a bit punky, but the rest was solid and spilt nicely. Still happy with the find and glad I got it up. Most of what I have taken down on my property is tulip. Hadn't had experience with oak yet, although I have read how much you all love it.