I got several truckloads of rounds a few weeks back, most of it with no bark left. Some of these were included in the load. I think it's poplar, but I've been wrong before!
What have I been splitting?
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I got several truckloads of rounds a few weeks back, most of it with no bark left. Some of these were included in the load. I think it's poplar, but I've been wrong before!
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Poplar for sure. The first pic from the base of the tree, second pic from further up. They grow like that around here, too.
Paper birch is whiter/brighter, with more flaky bark and horizontal "checking". Easy mistake to make in a photo, but the difference is more clear when handling. Poplar will have a waxy feel, while birch feels like paper.
Paper birch is whiter/brighter, with more flaky bark and horizontal "checking". Easy mistake to make in a photo, but the difference is more clear when handling. Poplar will have a waxy feel, while birch feels like paper.
