Oak?

[chris5150]

Could this be oak? I am leaning towards no because of the large rings and my knife stuck into the end fairly easy.
Thanks!

 

[toddnic]

It does not look like the red oak in our area of the U.S.

 

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

Can you split it and post a pic?

 

[chris5150]

No too much hassle to go back there if it is not oak. Just looking for a guess. Like I said, I don't think it is oak. Cotton wood or something.

 

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

If its Norway maple it is worth getting....

 

[chris5150]

Prior to this website I had never heard of Norway maple. Guessing we don't have much around here if any.

 

[gzecc]

Not oak or norway maple. Not sure what it is. Midwest has different trees than northern NJ.

 

[Wood Duck]

Not oak. I think it is Cottonwood.

 

[bigbarf48]

I think cottonwood as well but some split pics would be good

 

[NextEndeavor]

Does it feel heavy or light? Fresh cut oak has a distinct, pleasant smell. Always reminds me of high school wood shop where we built some cool stuff.

 

[chris5150]

I did smell it. I remember oak having a stronger smell than this when fresh cut. I think the rings tell the story. Oak just does not grow that fast, at least not around here.

 

[mol1jb]

I'll third cottonwood. Large furrows on the bark and that paperish inner bark on the bark pic give it away

 

[Applesister]

maybe black cottonwood.

 

[nrford]

Cottonwood.