Right under my nose, a score in the backyard

[mywaynow]

I was cleaning up the yard from some of the ice storm damage today. White pines dropping limbs like hair out of my head! I was done with that chore and just looking around with a saw in my hand. With the snow squashing the undergrowth, I could see a few blow downs in the wet area in the rear of my property. Took the saw to it and seems it is good stuff. Pics are of a 20 inch tree and a 12 incher. I did not notice that they were similar until I looked at the sawdust debris and noticed the distince yellow color at both tree sites. What I think it may be is Walnut?? What is your thought? Both growing near springs, if that matters.

 

[JustWood]

Black locust.

 

[mywaynow]

Is this a foul smelling tree when burnt?

 

[raybonz]

Looks like locust to me too.. Great firewood!

Ray

 

[gzecc]

Also locust. Much better than walnut. Stack and split it. It will easily be ready for next season.

 

[Wood Duck]

I agree it is Black Locust. Black Walnut would have a much darker heartwood. Yellow sawdust is a good clue that you have locust. Locust growing near a spring was just random chance. It will grow in moist places and also drier spots.