Wood ID please.....
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The wood looks like Red Elm.
I am curious what size limb you have in the pics? Bark on limbs doesnt always help to ID.
I am curious what size limb you have in the pics? Bark on limbs doesnt always help to ID.
That appears to be part of main. I am thinking Mulberry. Just based on fact that they said it bore fruit. Like that throughout. Even smaller branches have red heart wood.
Mulberry when green (fresh) is yellow inside, then turns that reddish-brown color as it dries, so I'm assuming this piece was split awhile ago.
CincyBurner
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Bark not right for mulberry (it's smooth, no furrows); and doesn't look like a fruit tree (Prunus).
I've seen it before but can't definitively place it.
It has the look of an exotic - perhaps mimosa (Albizia julibrissin), or less likely toon tree. Mimosa does have brown heartwood. If so, not greatest burning. I wouldn't go too far out of my way, and wouldn't pay for it. NE PA probably beyond hardiness zone for mimosa.
I've seen it before but can't definitively place it.
It has the look of an exotic - perhaps mimosa (Albizia julibrissin), or less likely toon tree. Mimosa does have brown heartwood. If so, not greatest burning. I wouldn't go too far out of my way, and wouldn't pay for it. NE PA probably beyond hardiness zone for mimosa.
Pennsyltucky Chris
Minister of Fire
Said it was down for several weeks. I'll post more after deciding if I am gonna pick it up or not. Only a mile from work. Was in yard.
Go get it anyway and add it to your pile, if its an exotic they usually have stunted growth (genetics) and burn hot/well. Dont fiddle fart with guessing...just dry and burn it.
It looks weird to me too. It may not be a native. But just do it. Volume is important in the beginning.
It looks weird to me too. It may not be a native. But just do it. Volume is important in the beginning.
We do have Mimosa here, and you are right it's nothing to brag about as fuelwood. I've never seen any with that dark of a heartwood, it's usually more light yellow color, but it looks more like Mimosa than Mulberry. It could be an ornamental hybrid tree.....
Pennsyltucky Chris
Minister of Fire
Agreed. And I have yet to be disappointed from "fruit trees". Black cherry, apple, pear. I like them all.
Picked it up today. ALOT of 1" limbs. It is indeed yellow inside. 90% sure of mulberry now. Doesn't really matter what kind. I am sure it was a hybrid as it was in someones back yard.
JA600L
Minister of Fire
claydogg84
Minister of Fire
Bark was off for Mulberry, but the dry wood color was spot on. Every time I walk past my stacks I'm amazed at the dark color of seasoned mulberry compared to fresh cut.
I think it is a Japanese Mulberry. Did a google search and found an exact match for the bark. Either way Mulberry is Mulberry and it was free......LOL It will burn. Only one explorer load thoGonna season it till 16/17.
It sounds like this case has been solved then!
JA600L
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