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Wood ID PLZ

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Nicholas62388, Nov 26, 2017.

  1. Wood Duck

    Wood Duck

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    I think that is Honey Locust, which is a common shade tree planted all over the country. I have lots of Red Oak and Black Cherry too, but this looks like Honey Locust. The wide light-colored sapwood is typical of Honey Locust. Very good firewood.
     
  2. Horkn

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    Well, cherry doesn't have that white outer layer. It looks more like honey locust. It's great firewood. I'll be burning a lot of it next winter or so, and I'll be very thankful for it. Now, this is a wood you'll want to save for very cold temperatures.
     
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  3. Suburban wood snob

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    Locust. Great wood for burning. Bark is wrong for oak, and oak isn't so red orange yellow like locust. Finally... Oak has a smell when it's fresh that is just as distinctive as pine or cedar or apple, you know it can't be anything else
     
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