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  1. Ohio dave

    Ohio dave

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    This fell in my nieghbors yard in March befor any leaves where on it. She said I could have it. Might be close to 2 cords whatever it is. The splits have a distinct yellow to themnot sure if its obvious in picture 20191121_141624.jpg 20191121_141610.jpg 20191121_141848.jpg 20191121_141624.jpg 20191121_141610.jpg 20191121_141848.jpg
     
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    Looks like Poplar
     
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    It's surrounded by what looks like white oak leaves. But, I don't think it's white oak. Bark and wood don't look right.

    :popcorn:
     
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    That’s 100%.... Ailanthus altissima or Tree of Heaven. It’s an invasive species from Asia. But it is hardwood. And it burns VERY well. It’s all over the place in Denver. I burn a ton of it. It’s bark and yellow color when split, is distinctive of Ailanthus.

    Not sure why my typing is bold. I don’t mean to yell.
     
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    Tree of heaven.
     
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    Ya beat me by a second Cash Larue .:headbang:
     
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    Ha ha. Those of us who burn a lot of it, can pick it out a mile away:cool:
     
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    Well, at least you quit yelling about it. :whistle::rofl: :lol:
     
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    I’m just PASSIONATE ABOUT WOOD!!:rofl: :lol:
     
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    I was going say White Mulberry but what do I know....LOL!
     
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    I don't think I've even seen a tree of heaven in person. Well, not that I'm aware of, because I've been to Denver.;)
     
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    They are everywhere. They are kinda cool looking. They look kinda tropical when they are bloomed out. They are a weed though. They will overtake your yard quick if you let them.
     
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    Yep tree of heaven. Cut down a bunch of weeds last year.
    As I remember a little less btu than tulip/poplar. Saw reports that it’ll,rot fast even in the stacks. Haven’t burnt any yet so no first hand knowledge.
    all that being said I’m a fan of tulip,,,,to an extent. Clean, fast easy heat. Just doesn’t last long. Still has a place and purpose.
    Here it is latish November and I’m still burning mostly tulip and Catalpa with some ash uglies thrown in.
     
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    Reading on tree of heaven says it will kill the trees around it. There were some small maples that were very close to it.
     
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    That’s not necessarily true. I cut those things down all the time that are intermingled with other trees. I’ve noticed that they will kill some trees and not others.
     
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    Why would a tree from heaven kill other trees around it? :( Just doesn’t seem right.


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  17. Ohio dave

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    God's wrath?
     
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    Thanks everyone, i knew what it was but couldnt get it out. Cut some once MANY years ago. Havent seen one in years either.
     
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    Tree of Hell, I mean Heaven. Only reason some is in my stacks is because they try to take over my fence line. Considered junk wood around here.
     
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    Maybe just whoever named it was being facetious?
     
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