Post a pic of split when ya get around to it. I've never worked with red elm, but I love the look of the wood.
There is a 12 step plan for this you know. It goes in a bit of a cycle. Cut Split Stack Watch dry Carry Inside Burn Cut Split Stack Watch dry Carry inside Burn
Yep, sure looks like red elm - at least, the pics I've seen of it. https://www.google.com/search?q=red+elm+firewood It's really cool looking wood. I'd love to get my hands on some lumber.