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sr73087

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SW CT
I had a bunch of smaller trees go down last winter/spring in mid-late March in a snowstorm with very heavy wet snow. I have attached a few pictures. Any idea what species this is? I am in SW CT about 400 ft in elevation and 8-9 miles inland from the coast. These were in an area not far from the road with other similar trees not far from it.
 

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I also vote cherry
I can smell it burning now just like a fine pipe tobacco
 
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How does that normally burn? I see it is not bad at 20.0M BTUs per cord.
I have a big piece of it in the stove right now, it burns very nice, lively flame, throws better than average heat and you can't beat the smell! And it seasons pretty quickly too...
 
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Yep, smells nice.

It's a good wood for the smoker, too. Many prefer it over hickory, which sometimes can impart some bitterness.
 
Black cherry.