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When I cut this I was certain I knew what it was. I started processing it today and I have begun to second guess myself. I want to here everyone else's opinions. Thanks
Tree ID help please
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When I cut this I was certain I knew what it was. I started processing it today and I have begun to second guess myself. I want to here everyone else's opinions. Thanks
Firefighter938
Feeling the Heat
TheBigIron
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English BoB
Minister of Fire
I will tell you guys what I know. There is know way it's an ornamental or a fruit tree. I cut it thinking it was a hickory, based on the combination of bark, and twig. The buds even looked like hickory. When I started to split the Wood I started to think it was elm, it's so tough that it will literally spit a wedge back into you face!
It was cut in MS on a property that hasn't been cut since 1967. It's native and semi old growth, I guess. I'm thinking pignut hickory but, every time I hit the wedge it screams elm, maybe slippery? Not being able to id a tree bothers me, help?
Fanatical1
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Its not gum, I am 100% sure. Given all factors it's gonna be either a species of elm or hickory. I'm just not sure which species. I'm leaning towards pignut hickory.
FaithfulWoodsman
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Pretty sure it's not white elm. Believe it or not that split isnt near stringy enough to be elm and the bark for sure doesn't match. I unfortunately have lot of elm. It's also not red, "slippery" elm, as that has a very dark red heartwood. I thought hickory from the go. Might just be a super knotty bugger.
Rebelduckman
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Rebelduckman
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Wood 24/7 if needed in the England 13nc. It's my only source at he moment. The central quit last year and If I can keep the wife warm I don't plan to replace it
Rebelduckman
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Wood as well, I have a Hardy H2 and a fireplace. I have been considering putting a stove of some sort into my fireplace.
Rebelduckman
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You won't regret it. I was skeptical at first because a lot of folks around us just do the fireplace thing, mainly for look. Well I wanted something efficient that saved money and the look so I went with it. Did the whole installation myself. Just wish I would've done it years ago.
Little nippy in my old breezy house this morning so I fired up
A lot of my problem will be finding one that fits my existing fireplace/hearth and that my wife likes. [emoji1]
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