Tree/firewood identification

[firefighterjake]

As already mentioned . . . poplar (aka popple, aspen, etc.) . . . a wood I will cut for firewood if it's in the way, but that's about it. You can burn it, but it is a "soft" hardwood and will not burn as well. Not often used for lumber either.

So where in northern Maine are you . . . I take it north of the evil city of Bangor.

 

[Applesister]

Im throwing in White poplar as well as a possible. Populus alba.
It hybridizes with the other aspens creating a tree called gray or silver poplar. The hybrid tree is considered an invasive species across the globe. "Hybrid vigor"
Kevin, I would cut some of these trees for knowledge sake since you are unfamiliar with them and see for yourself what you think.
I put up about 2 cords a winter of aspen wood. I consider it very useful wood.
I dislike that Aspen gets such a bad rap on this site.

 

[TreePointer]

We don't have a sunny beach or warm winters here, but we are blessed with so many good hardwoods that if I cut Aspen for firewood, I'd never finish cutting the really good wood (I never get to it all anyway). The Aspen I do cut is because wind blows it onto a trail or into a field.

Kevin, I would cut some of these trees for knowledge sake since you are unfamiliar with them and see for yourself what you think....

I like that Idea. We have over 30 tree species on our farm, and I'm pretty sure I've cut at least one of each over the years. It truly is a great learning experience. Years ago I cut some Aspen off a trail and made some firewood out of it just to learn its characteristics. I still have some quartered bigtooth Aspen rounds that I keep in the barn as large wheel chocks.