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Deron

Deron

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I cut down a couple trees in our backyard and it has a hint of watery red near the center.
The wood itself is slighty stringy and light in color. Appears to be a hardwood.

Any idea what type of wood this is? I'll post a pic if needed.
 
Hey this is more fun than having pictures, i will guess boxelder.
 
I will also go out on a limb, and say box elder. Its a type of maple.
 
Here's a photo.

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Definitely box elder. Dries fairly fast and good shoulder season wood. Stack it off the ground as it tends to rot quickly when its left sitting.
 
Thanks all.

Split up to the size in the photos, about how long will it need to season?
 
Since the bark is still on we know it's pretty fresh but it does season quickly. Split it small like the picture and could be ready in 4 to 6 months. Split to an average size and it will all be good for next fall.
 
Freshly cut wood of any type will be iffy for this season, but Box Elder should be fine for next. If you're in a bind, maybe it will be OK toward the end of this year, provided you can give it a sunny and windy place to season, and stack it loosly. It definitely will be better next year.
 
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