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Is this ash?

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  1. sam s

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    Might be.

    Any pics of the branch structure?
     
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    Looks like the pignut hickory bark in our area.
    The ridges are flat.
    :yes:

    Do you have a pic of the crown?
     
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    Looks like hickory to me also.
     
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    I'm saying hickory as well. Leaning toward bitternut, but could be pignut. Branch pics would definitely tell if its ash or not.
     
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    I will get some more pics when I get back out there.
     
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    Either way, it is good wood.
     
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