This was in the woods next to my cut this afternoon. Homeowner later IDed it for me. I had a guess and was correct. And no Timberdog its not a "palm" tree!
Another vote for Mimosa AKA silk tree. Invasive as all get out. I’ve seen them both in people’s yards and taking over disturbed natural areas. I burned a few stove loads a couple years back and found it burned exceptionally hot but left a lot of fluffy ash behind.
Smoother than TOH. Had me a big bonfire today in the TOH patch I surely enjoy inflicting pain on those things
It’s tricky on these Chinese invasives. I did that last June, and by August the trees had pushed out sucker branches right below where I girdled them. I broke them off, then had to break more off this spring. BUT… everything above where I girdled them died. No leaves this year. Biggest thing is keeping an eye out for suckers on the lower trunk and also at ground level around the root system. They’ll do anything to survive.
I should give you some copper nails. Drive it into the tree and it kills it. Be an interesting experiment.
I’ve heard that said before, but also read it’s hit or miss depending on the size and species. I can tell you that a couple weeks ago I shot a small Norway maple down with my 0.177 pellet gun I had been using it for target practice and noticed after a few days that the leaves were dying off. I assume it was from the lead pellets. So one day I started really wailing it with intent in one spot and after about 50 shots it fell over
Disregarding the invasive nature of the mimosa, if maintained in a yard, I find it a fascinating and beautiful tree- not to mention wonderfully fragrant. It’s flowers are like looking at fireworks in suspended animation. Humming birds love them here in SW VA. Also interesting, the leaflets grow open in the morning and grow closed during heavy rain and approaching nightfall.
