Tree ID

[beagler]

Came across these on my woods. The first was a large dead tree that fell down. I suspect Ash. The second was a standing dead tree. It is stringy when I split it. I suspect Elm. Thoughts?

 

[Gearhead660]

First does look like ash. Borer trails a give away. Second looks like Elm I have that has been dead standing for a while. Strong smell to it?

 

[beagler]

First does look like ash. Borer trails a give away. Second looks like Elm I have that has been dead standing for a while. Strong smell to it?

yes, it does have a strong smell to it.

 

[Gearhead660]

Elm would be my guess then.

 

[mrd1995]

+1

 

[mrd1995]

Looking at the second pic again my other guess would be red oak. it is lacking the standard elm stringiness.

 

[Corey]

First one does look like ash. Second pic does have a bit of 'oakiness' to it...red or possibly pin. Pic of the end grain would help. Does it have the typical medullary rays of oak? Smell can go either way. If it smells like a cat peed on everything it is likely elm. If it smells like a pig crapped on everything, probably oak.

 

[beagler]

I appreciate it. Either way, it’s seasoned and ready to go into my Jotul.