Mystery wood ID

Scored a road side scrounge yesterday it had been so long it felt so good after cutting Ash non stop. It appears to be some sort of softwood but I didnt care. I think its white cedar, cypress maybe? But really have no idea thoughts? It seems heavier than the purple colored cedar Ive cut before.

 

It does have a resemblance to bald cypress or a close cousin

 

I'm not 100% sure but looks like Russian Olive to me. Heartwood is a dark mustard colour, not so much brown like in the picture. It does have that "not dense hardwood but not light softwood" vibe to it

 

Not sassafras ? kinda looks like it always tough to decide looking at pictures JB

 

Sassafras is only a defunct bar in Toronto. Couldnt tell ya

 

Definitely not sassafras

 

After googling Russian Olive I believe you are 100% right.

 

Does it mean I'm crazy because I've stared at too many trees? Maybe I should make a movie called Men Who Stare At Trees for my youtube channel

 

We are all a little disturbed or we would no be here JB

 

Reference to your meme: either way, you cant win. Its all about me, me, me, me, me she thinks

 

I have that exact same wood, I believe it's Atlantic White Cedar. I have a bunch that I split up small for kindling, it burns really nice.