What kind of tree?

[Stelcom66]

My neighbor gave me a bunch of wood, including these somewhat odd looking logs with very thick bark. Kind of difficult to get the initial split started - but once split it's pretty easy. I wonder what kind of tree it is? I've never split it before.


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[Ctwoodtick]

Looks like black locust, good score there.

 

[CincyBurner]

+1 for black locust. Great burning wood - near the top with rating of 26.8 MBtu/ Cord

 

[Stelcom66]

Thank you - when splitting it seemed like it would burn well. Should be good for the fall of next year.
You guys are good at IDing wood!

 

[BigJ273]

Yup. Black locust

 

[Simonkenton]

Locust. Great firewood. Takes a long time to dry.

 

[Stelcom66]

Black Locust is a new welcome addition to my supply. I do wonder, why is it called black?