http://desmoines.craigslist.org/zip/4822433157.html "I don't know what kind of tree it is it has like a little helicopter things on them don't ask me I don't know..." My guess is going by their description of the seeds & the wood's appearance its Silver Maple.Good stuff for spring/fall burning,milder winter days,very fast drying,normally splits easily.On days/nights below 25 degrees denser woods are better for long burns/coal buildup,but its great for mixing in also. If I didn't have a ton of it already (burning last years now + have a bunch more split/stacked for fall 2015/16) I'd take all they got..... Hopefully someone will grab it soon. CL des moines > for sale > free stuff post [ account ] 0 favorites 0 — — — reply ✉ ☎ reply xprohibited[?] Posted: 3 hours ago ◀ prev ▲ next ▶ Free wood (Des moines) < > safety tips prohibited items product recalls avoiding scams Freewood has already been cut but you must come and take all and bring help to haul it this tree was cut down approximately two months ago I don't know what kind of tree it is it has like a little helicopter things on them don't ask me I don't know yes it's still wet so that is why it's free if you're interested text me back it's yours first come first serve do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers post id: 4822433157 posted: 3 hours ago updated: 2 hours ago email to friend ♥ best of [?] Avoid scams, deal locally Beware wiring (e.g. Western Union), cashier checks, money orders, shipping.
I'm not so sure that is maple. Ailanthus has little helicopter like drills on it that show up later in the season. Silver maple (and red) drop the helicopters in the spring. If it is silver they wouldn't be present now.
Kinda does look more like Ailanthus now that I look at the bark again.Plus the bigger rounds would have more reddish brown heartwood if if was Silver or Red Maple. Sure don't want that nasty effing stuff on my property,got rid of 2 huge ones & 2 medium sized back in March 2000,took almost 5 yrs after that before the stupid seeds quit sprouting in the yard.... That & Willow are the only woods that I will not cut or bring home.