Get that man a cigar, or a beer, or a shot, whatever... We have a winner!
Live ones in my yard
Bark is deceiving because it is dead and weathered. Give me ten min and I'll post a pic of a healthy one in my yard.
Look back on page 1 at the pic of the top of the tree. Not beech.
Next clue: If you look closely at the bark in these pics you can see some of the "fish scale" bark that hasn't worn off yet.
I hate waiting for oak.
I'm saving the pic of the trunk until tomorrow. It still has some of the tell-tale signs on the bark. You guys will get it then... Unless someone...
Nope
Tree is in MD It appeared to be standing dead. The bark is a bit deceiving. I think some of the distinguishing features weathered/flaked off?
The leaves beside it are unrelated.
Not beech. Next clue... This pic is from the top section of the tree.
... it smells very good...
Leaves are dead and crinkled up.
Remember guys, I am a complete wood snob. Would I waste my time with that garbage?
I know how everyone enjoys id's so here you go. Pretty sure I know what it is. Hints and better pics to follow of no one gets it.
Holy crap, I was right! Do you think they will give me an honorary degree from Cornell for that?
Looked so good I had to check it.
I walk around the woods like a crazy person. I look for standing dead, black locust, no bark, etc. Then I knock on it to see if it is hollow....
yup, mostly fine grey powder. I scraped every last bit off the ledges and inside every crevace of the flue. I didnt really measure it. Best I can...
Tips that you may be going insane: - you construct a very long rock wall by hand by yourself. - you move 25 cords of wood because you don't like...
