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Silver Maple??

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  1. PAsuburbburner

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    I just want to thank you guys for all of your help so far, I really enjoy reading the forum. I’m learning tons of new stuff! So back to the topic, I’m working on splitting some stuff I picked up this weekend ( It’s hot as hell in PA right now) and I got some maple rounds. The splits are light which cancels out sugar I presume, I’m leaning towards silver. What do you guys think?
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    Big leaf
     
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    welcome to the forum!
    Looks like some kind of maple, a little past it’s prime.
    Looks like it’ll fit in the stove though
     
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    Since you're in Philly, I'd say Silver maple.
     
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    Glad youre enjoying the forum. Its definitely maple judging by the spalting. Im leaning toward red maple based on bark. A tad past prime as M2theB said, but still burnable.
     
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    Welcome to FHC!
     
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    Id lean towards red thats a bit old but still burnable
     
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    Sure looks like silver maple to me.
     
    Screwloose, Jul 26, 2022
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    Yep, soft maple. Decent wood, dries fast.
     
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