Anyone ever see....

[infinitymike]

Asphalt inside a tree.

Found a huge mass today while splitting.
Chipped up the wedge a bit too.

 

[infinitymike]

Actually, after looking closer and smashing it with a hammer it's a lump off concrete.

 

[lindnova]

Did someone fill a rotting hole with concrete mix?

 

[paul bunion]

Did someone fill a rotting hole with concrete mix?

I believe you have that one correct without a doubt.

 

[infinitymike]

Sure looks that's way. But I didn't see a hole or anything that would indicate that.
Unless it grew over.

 

[infinitymike]

Good thing I didn't hit it with the saw.

 

[Fifelaker]

Well you wanted hardwood didn't you?

 

[Ashful]

Yep... seen it a few times. I believe this was a pretty common "fix" for a rotting yard tree a generation or two back.

Have also seen trees in the woods pick up a rock, although I've never hit one above buttress root height.

 

[infinitymike]

Well you wanted hardwood didn't you?

Yeah, I wonder what the btu's and weight per cord are.