anyone have any input? Originally i thought it was oak because most of the load was oak. but then I saw the double serrated leaves and thought it could be hop hornbeam. but it cut very easy, about like boxelder maple. also split really easy and it felt really light. so I'm pretty sure its a softwood.
I’m thinking it’s a Tilia species similar to Basswood or Linden. Having a location of “earth” makes it a little more difficult to narrow down what it is.
No worries... just helps to eliminate certain species knowing that you’re not scrounging in Greenland,,,
how do you even remember? lol!! I've been doing good. worked 60-80 hrs a week for a while. haven't been doing much cutting or splitting. just got a big load of logs today. brought back some memories of this place. I love the politics free atmosphere.
Yep. I'd say it's basswood as well. I know I'm late to the party, but I've been working some of this up the last few years. And I've got more to cut up.
It splits pretty easy, dries fast, and cuts easy since it's soft. But... Not a lot of BTUs and it burns fast. I also like it to burn down hardwood coals. That said, it starts quickly, and it's nice to have a fire when it's just chilly outside, not cold. The basswood it's good for that. I've got a good face cord of out for next Fall, and I'll have at least a half a cord for 19/20 heating season.
Not quite as good as Tulip, but as stated decent shoulder season stuff. More along the lines of regular Poplar/Aspen.
Nice score, I don’t know about basswood myself but hey I would take because I’m lacking some ready-to-burn softer woods for the beginning of wood burning season. Everything is either oak, black Locust, white birch, apple and cherry. Got some Alder but that’s not ready yet. Cedar is here but I wanna save that for kindling.
FYI, hardwood versus soft wood doesn’t have anything to do with the density or how hard the wood is. It is based on species. What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
