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Any Idea What This Tree is?

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  1. woody5506

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    Been trying to figure this one out for a bit. Any help would be appreciated!

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    Looks like cottonwood to me... But I'm not 100% sure as I don't have any here...
     
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    I agree but there is no cotton that comes off the tree. Cottonwoods are common around here - similar leaves but different bark and they get huge.
     
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    Linden
     
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    Yes linden. Ornamental basswood , poor btu,s , great pollinater tree
     
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    My grandfather used to call basswood "summer wood" I think because it was used in his mom's cookstove in the summer so it would burn up quick.
     
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    Thanks fellas, I knew I could count on you. It's at my in laws house they moved into a couple years ago, and it's been bugging me ever since!
     
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    Used to know an old Polish mountain man. The Grizzly Adams of Europe type guy.
    I know Linden was his favorite tree. All sorts of medicinal uses.
     
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    Bass and cottonwood leaf look similar. Bass or linden leave mostly look heart shaped. In this case I agree with linden rather than cottonwood. Cut some and save some for whittling as that wood is great for that.
     
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